Drug Rep Accidentally Emails Consumer Truth About Overpriced Pills

Reddit user TheKarateKid says he emailed a major drug company asking why their $500 version of a $10 generic is worth the $490 markup. The drug company rep accidentally emailed the customer back this message intended for her colleague.

Translation: it’s so you can continue to enjoy our quality advertising!

[via Reddit]

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