A man gets sick and visits his doctor, who prescribes medication. The medicine is expensive and while waiting in line, he talks to others who are complaining about the high prices of medications. Based on interdependent power, how should these people proceed?

A. find others and unite to enact social change based on pharmaceutical company power
B. complain to their doctors that the prices are too high and ask for generic varieties
C. refuse to purchase these medications and find something over-the-counter
D. contact their health insurance companies and request a change in drug coverage


Answer: A

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