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For years I have been what most would call a member of Rich America. I made plenty of money, had insurance, a great home, and problems were small. I hurt my back, lost my job, savings accounts dwindled, and now we are broke. I am barely making it on the jobs I can do from home. My pain meds cost $150, $540, and $770 per month. Nearly $1500 per month, just for pain meds. The funny thing is I can't function without the meds and I can't afford them at the same time. This means I literally work JUST TO PAY FOR MY MEDICATION!
When I had it good and had insurance, I always wondered what everybody was crying about. Now I know! You would think that something could be done about the EXTREME markup there is on medications, especially the ones you MUST HAVE. Something that costs the pharmacy $20 they sell for $300! This is INSANE!
And people think the markup on furniture is too much just because they double their money. Double your money is a 50 margin. Buy for $20 and sell for $300 is a 94 margin. (in other words, 94% of the selling price is profit!)
I am in the wrong business!
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Posted By: Mtrsmanusa Posted Today
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