In 2001, Acthar sold for about $40 a vial. Today: more than $40,000. An increase of 100,000 percent.
"Medicare is not allowed to negotiate the price of drugs because of a law passed by Congress." [1]
26-year-old recently removed from his parent’s insurance plan, was found dead in his home because he couldn't afford $1,300 per month for insulin. [2]
This is basically white-collar looting. It is sad that this allowed to happen in USA.
26-year-old recently removed from his parent’s insurance plan, was found dead in his home because he couldn't afford $1,300 per month for insulin. [2]
This is basically white-collar looting. It is sad that this allowed to happen in USA.
[1] https://www.cbsnews.com/news/the-problem-with-prescription-d...
[2] https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/22/well/diabetes-patients-at...