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submitted 2 days ago by kebab@endlesstalk.org to c/science@lemmy.world

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[–] CyberSeeker@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Imagine Tylenol is found to cure a disease.

Tylenol is already approved, with known conditions under which it is safe and not safe.

Therefore, it is easier and safer to test a new use for Tylenol than starting from scratch testing a previously unknown drug.

[–] FenderStratocaster@lemmy.world 5 points 2 days ago

Due to an unforseen supply issue, Tylenol is now $1000 a bottle.