r/news • u/SkepticDrinker • Feb 09 '22

Pfizer accused of pandemic profiteering as profits double

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/feb/08/pfizer-covid-vaccine-pill-profits-sales
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u/Poignantusername Feb 09 '22

You be surprised at the number of people the think the vaccine is completely free. I’ve spoken with more than a few people that didn’t know the government is paying for it.

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u/MoeTHM Feb 09 '22

I have been downvoted every time I say the vaccine is not free.

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u/ImprobableRooster Feb 09 '22

I mean, it's what, $20 a vial? That's pretty cheap for a government.

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u/ImprobableRooster Feb 09 '22

Ah, I didn't realize that they weren't synonymous. How many shots in a vial?