The High Cost of Survival: A Personal Account of Thyroid Medication Price Hikes.

The escalating cost of pharmaceuticals has become a critical issue, affecting the quality of life and, indeed, the very survival of individuals reliant on medication for chronic conditions. My personal journey post-total thyroidectomy in 1990 encapsulates a broader narrative of healthcare inequities that are pervasive in our society.

When compromised or removed, the thyroid, a small gland with a pivotal role in regulating metabolism, necessitates lifelong reliance on replacement hormones. For…