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Re:Do Viruses Trigger Alzheimer's? by cyberax on Sunday March 23, 2025 @06:32PM (#43456439)
> Well there’s your problem: no one can make money off of it

You can patent new applications of an existing drug. This has been somewhat of a problem, as companies can just look at how drugs are being used off-label, and patent some of these uses.

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Re:Do Viruses Trigger Alzheimer's? by missedthecue on Sunday March 23, 2025 @10:33PM (#43457430)
People are doing this with vetinary drugs too. A company called Tarsus Pharmaceuticals recently developed a drug called xdemvy by repurposing an anti-flea drug for dogs. It basically cures an eyelid condition called demodex blepharitis. They're a $2b company now.

They barely had to do any new science. It just took some creativity and almost $250m worth of clinical trials.

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