prescription-drugs
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Black Americans are more likely to be harmed by high drug prices. How one Pa. lawmaker is trying to help | Tuesday Morning Coffee
Nearly 30 percent of people who take prescription medications struggle to afford them. The burden is disproportionately borne by Black Americans, a new report concludes.
Eleven generic versions of an HIV drug were rushed to market. And list prices went up. Why?
“Most generic medications are less than a bottle of Tylenol,” a pharmacist said. “We don’t need to pay for insurance to cover a bottle of Tylenol.”
COMMENTARY 
High-priced specialty drugs: Exposing the flaws in the system | Opinion
High prescription drug costs are a widespread concern. For patients who need specialty drugs, though, the problem is even worse.
COMMENTARY 
Pa’s Medicaid program is paying more than it needs to for prescription drugs. This is why | Opinion
Pharmacy Benefit Managers are huge for-profit companies that often pick the pockets of the patients they are supposed to be helping.
COMMENTARY 
With big PHRMA: Big profits, but few answers | Opinion
It’s clear PHRMA cares more about its next dollar than it does the livelihood and well-being of the residents who shell out large sums of money for their medication.