Why Don't We Have Negotiated Drug Pricing?
I was reminded again yesterday of the absurdity of our prescription drug pricing. I had a root canal done and was given a prescription of opioid pain medication. The total cost for this medication was $.98. Yet a lifesaving drug like insulin with insurance will cost you approximately $26 a month ($315 a year) or without insurance $500 a month ($6000 a year). Now that is just for the insulin and does