Hygro,
The estimated median capitalized research and development cost per product (new therapeutic drugs and biologic agents) was $1.1 billion. (JAMA March 2020). But, you already knew that didn't you...you genius you. But to your larger point, could not agree more- should all be free! management should not get paid!!, nor researchers!!!, clinicians!!!!, nor anyone else!!!!!, ever!!!!!!.
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"Over 20 years burning over $1 Billion in shareholder cash"