Gag Clauses That Make Drugs Expensive Under Fire

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Gag Clauses That Make Drugs Expensive Under Fire May 18, 2018 5:10:46 GMT -5 robbmo, peppy, and 1 more like this

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Post by akemp3000 on May 18, 2018 5:10:46 GMT -5

Mike C has been vocal about the problematic drug pricing system. Here's an interesting article from this week showing he's not alone. This will be a battle but it seems to be getting more attention. It includes a reference to the Epipen pricing problem which is also relevant to Mannkind.

www.philly.com/philly/health/health-costs/drug-price-gag-clause-pharmacy-medicine-trump-speech-20180516.html

Last Edit: May 18, 2018 5:13:12 GMT -5 by akemp3000

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Gag Clauses That Make Drugs Expensive Under Fire May 18, 2018 5:39:15 GMT -5 minnlearner likes this

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Post by dreamboatcruise on May 18, 2018 5:39:15 GMT -5

Well, that explains certain encounters I've had at the pharmacy upon finding out copays were higher than the actual cost.

If Mike changes that, I'll vote him in for the first Nobel prize in combating corrupt business practices. Not holding my breath.