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A Tale Of Two (Very Different) Drug Prices

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The Discrepancy of Drug Pricing: A Personal Story

This chapter examines the significant price disparity between two identical pharmaceutical implants used to pause puberty, focusing on a family's struggle with insurance coverage. It highlights broader issues in drug pricing and the emotional impact of healthcare decisions on patients and their families.

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