The Pricing Puzzle of Pharmaceuticals

This chapter explores the intricate pharmaceutical supply chain in the U.S. healthcare system, emphasizing the confusion surrounding drug pricing transparency. It examines the role of key players, such as manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers, and how 'spread pricing' complicates consumer understanding of costs. Additionally, the conversation addresses the financial maneuvers of large healthcare entities that maximize profits, highlighting the adverse effects on patients and retail pharmacies.

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