The cost of dispensing fluoxetine (the generic for Prozac) is about $5 to $10 per prescription, but the consumer's price at most pharmacies is about $85. This suggests that the market for prescription drugs is:
A. a pure monopoly.
B. something that cannot be explained by economic theory.
C. not very competitive.
D. perfectly competitive.
Answer: C
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