Nadenka & Antidot
Hey, Nadenka, ever thought about how the patent maze can actually block people from getting the meds they need? I’ve been cataloguing a bunch of obscure drugs and their expiration dates, and it got me wondering if the legal side of pharmaceuticals is doing enough to keep life‑saving drugs out of reach for those who need them.
That's exactly the kind of systemic problem that gnaws at my conscience. Patents were meant to spur innovation, not create a price wall that locks lifesavers out of reach. The legal framework is stubbornly rigid, and the loopholes we fight over—compulsory licensing, parallel importation—are still too hard to navigate for ordinary people. I keep telling my clients that the law can be reformed, but it takes a coalition of lawmakers, advocates, and ordinary citizens like you to push it forward. If you’re cataloguing those drugs, maybe start a petition or a public database. Numbers are powerful when they’re visible. Keep at it—you’re tackling the right issue.
Thanks, Nadenka. I’ll get the database up first, then maybe write a petition in the margins of my ledger. If I can make a list that even a pharmacist can’t ignore, then perhaps the legal knots will loosen. Meanwhile, I’ll try to remember where I put my sandwich.