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One of the top reasons healthcare is so expensive....Big Pharma.
People need to be more informed and know what they are buying and what their doctors are prescribing. Many doctors prescribe whatever is newest on the market that has provided an 'incentive' to the doctor to push their drug of the month.
People should also be concerned even if they have coverage. So many that I mention this to, that have prescription cover, have a "so, as long as I don't have to pay it" attitude that just infuriates me. They really don't get it that they ARE paying for it, just in a different way.
Until the consumer (can't rely on Congress) starts to fight back against Big Pharma enough that Congress has no choice but to pay attention, this problem will never go away.
Be part of the solution and do your homework when you're given a prescription. Ask questions. Yeah, you might just have a co-pay, but remember you'll pay in the end!
Horizon Pharma Jacks Painkiller Drug Price From $138 to $2,979 « CBS San Francisco
People need to be more informed and know what they are buying and what their doctors are prescribing. Many doctors prescribe whatever is newest on the market that has provided an 'incentive' to the doctor to push their drug of the month.
People should also be concerned even if they have coverage. So many that I mention this to, that have prescription cover, have a "so, as long as I don't have to pay it" attitude that just infuriates me. They really don't get it that they ARE paying for it, just in a different way.
Until the consumer (can't rely on Congress) starts to fight back against Big Pharma enough that Congress has no choice but to pay attention, this problem will never go away.
Be part of the solution and do your homework when you're given a prescription. Ask questions. Yeah, you might just have a co-pay, but remember you'll pay in the end!
Horizon Pharma Jacks Painkiller Drug Price From $138 to $2,979 « CBS San Francisco
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