The pharmacist in the audio recording said the $34 (ivermectin) "doesn't work", but then asked the doctor was suggesting she prescribe, the $700 (Merck's molnupiravir) -- and then he told the doctor "but don't worry, your patient won't be paying for that, it will be no cost to them."

"I can't pretend to understand their motivation."

Yes she can. She knows as well as the rest of us. Money is the root of all evil.

Even the pharmacist footsoldiers have been corrupted -- the spice must flow!