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[–] TheJesusaurus@piefed.ca 19 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (3 children)

I ALMOST understand why Americans could think that prescriptions are out to get them.

I'd ask how they explain the fact that I get all my meds for £9 a month each and what that says about the efficacy of said drugs, but then Americans don't know other countries exist, other currencies exist, or what the word efficacy means so....

[–] DarrinBrunner@lemmy.world 9 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] acockworkorange@mander.xyz 7 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Unironically yes. Collectively they work to maintain and improve the oppression upon themselves. That's dumb.

[–] thecaptaintrout@lemmy.zip 3 points 2 weeks ago

As an American, can confirm too many act in our collective worst interest to hurt those they see as unworthy or different. And then there are those who stit the pot to make billions of $. :(

[–] Zombie@feddit.uk 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

And even then, you're being robbed at £9 a month.

Prescriptions in Scotland are free.

Prescription forms from Wales, Northern Ireland and Isle of Man will be dispensed for free in Scotland.

https://www.nhsinform.scot/care-support-and-rights/nhs-services/pharmacy/prescription-charges-and-exemptions

[–] marble@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 weeks ago

If you need at least one a month, getting an annual prepay certificate makes it even cheaper. Mine saved me money within two months because I am on a ton of stuff currently...