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Reforming Our Nation’s Health Agencies in the Aftermath of COVID-19 | Scott Gottlieb, MD

Hold These Truths with Dan Crenshaw

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The ACA and the Cost of Generic Drugs

90% of our drugs are small molecule drugs. You can develop generics of these pills rather easily after the patent is done. That's why every time you pick whatever prescription you really get, you're usually getting some other scientific name on your bottle. It's also why it's a lot cheaper. Most of our costs in this country come from the other 10%. These specialty drugs, especially in salins, biologics, combination products, and that's where it gets difficult.

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