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“In those days, Doc Susie used medications interchangeably between humans and animals. That was before pharmaceutical houses discovered a fundamental economic principle. Label a medication for human consumption, and a higher price could be charged.” quote by Virginia Cornell
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““In those days, Doc Susie used medications interchangeably between humans and animals. That was before pharmaceutical houses discovered a fundamental economic principle. Label a medication for human consumption, and a higher price could be charged.””

Virginia Cornell

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Before pharma pricing, drugs were shared between humans and animals; labeling created profit.

In simple terms: Labeling medicines created higher prices.

Key Takeaway

Recognize how classification drives market value.

Themes

economics pharmaceuticals ethics pricing history

Mood

analytical critical historical

Type

Colorado:0 Drug:1 Humans and animals:1 Medication Human:0 Susie Used:0 Label Medication:1 Medications Interchangeably:0 Animals Pharmaceutical:0

When to use this quote

  • drug development
  • price policy
  • healthcare budgeting

Key Concepts

market dynamics animal‑human medicine regulatory impact

Questions to Reflect On

  • What are the ethical implications of drug labeling?
  • How does profit motive affect accessibility?
A Different Perspective

Modern regulations may limit such sharing.

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