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Tag: Drug Prices

Drugs, Health Policy

How Patent Extensions Keep Some Drug Costs High

June 23, 2021

Many of the granted patents are for minor tweaks, such as combining two drugs into one or altering the dosage — changes that aren’t inventive

Diabetes, Drugs, Health Costs

‘Walmart insulin’ can be a dangerous choice

November 22, 2019

Cash-strapped patient with diabetes who turn to low-cost “Walmart Insulins” could be putting their lives at risk, an expert warns.

Drugs, Health Costs

States May Have to Face Off Against Feds to Control Drug Prices

February 1, 2019

The federal government has zealously guarded its authority over drug pricing.

Diabetes, Endocrinology, Insulin

Insulin’s High Cost Leads To Deadly Rationing

September 7, 2018

His family thinks their son was rationing his insulin — using less than he needed — to try to make it last until he could afford to buy more.

Health Costs, Health Insurance, Health Policy

Drug Trade Group Quietly Spends ‘Dark Money’ To Sway Voters

July 30, 2018

Conservative nonprofits are funneling “dark money” — difficult-to-trace funds behind TV ads, phone calls, and other efforts used to influence politics.

Biotechnology, Drugs, Health Policy

Déjà Voodoo: Pharma’s Promises To Curb Drug Prices Have Been Heard Before

July 25, 2018

Drug company promises to contain prices are a familiar — and fleeting. In past, their vows to restrain prices last only as long as it is politically necessary.

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