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Is there a clash between the ethical concerns and the cost concerns in regards to the rising cost of prescription drugs? How can such conflicts be addressed?

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Is there a clash between the ethical concerns and the cost concerns in regards to the rising cost of prescription drugs? How can such conflicts be addressed?

Yes. there is clash between the ethical concerns and the cost concerns in regards to the rising cost of prescription drugs. Ethically the cost of prescriptions drugs should be affordable for all people and not be out of reach for some people who cannot afford ...

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