IMO,you're an extremely intelligent person, extremely overthinking things to the point where any mathematical outcome you derive will ultimately prove your theory.
I am pretty sure you could probably develop a mathematical equation which would priori prove that NO drug would have ever met efficacy hurdles based on some sort of statistical guidance.
Death is certain for everyone; but, I'm sure someone will develop some sort of equation that says it's not.
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