Prohibition Redux: The Parallel Crises of Pharmaceutical Regulation and Access in America
The regulatory landscape of pharmaceuticals today mirrors the unintended consequences of Prohibition in the 1920s. Entities like LegitScript exert significant influence over online platforms, favoring big pharma by limiting competition and driving up drug prices. This has led to the rise of an online black market, endangering public health. Legitimate online pharmacies, offering affordable and safe medications, are stifled by these monopolistic practices. To ensure equitable healthcare, it’s crucial to advocate for transparency and reform in pharmaceutical regulations, learning from the historical lessons of Prohibition.