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Someone1234 on Aug 5, 2025 | parent | context | favorite | on: Ozempic shows anti-aging effects in trial

Unfortunately, per the link, it sounds like a voluntary arrangement. Essentially they're asking drug companies nicely to stop ripping off Americans.

If they're serious about this, they would introduce legislation rather than send strongly worded letters to pharma companies.

readthenotes1 on Aug 6, 2025 [–]

That would be pretty , unusual - Congress has shown an exceptionally strong bias to support medical industry profits over health Care through the decades.

I wonder if the bribery (campaign donations) has anything to do with it?

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