The story on FOX was prefaced with the remark, “but it’s for the children,” of course. And the media bobbleheads really believe it. And I suppose most Americans believe all of this nonsense they are fed on a daily basis from the Pharmaceutical-Government-Corporatist complex that seeks to keep you a prisoner of its rent-seeking machinations. This story on perthnow (via the New York Post) is turning some heads:
Sick kids could soon be taking Viagra
The US Food and Drug Administration approached Pfizer about using its drug to treat a lung ailment that affects about 600 children a year, the New York Post report.
Viagra, which modifies blood flows, could reduce unusually high blood pressure in a child’s lungs, or pulmonary arterial hypertension.
Yes, the pool of patients offers limited revenue opportunities, so why bother? Answer:
If Pfizer’s drug meets FDA requirements for children’s treatment, Pfizer would get an extra six months of exclusive Viagra sales without generic competition. Viagra sales in 2009 were $1.89 billion. Its patents expire in 2012.
I love the transparency.
