Tradeoffs Race to the Bottom: Hard Bargain
Sep 19, 2024
Christine Baeder, President of Apotex USA, Laura Bray, Founder of Angels for Change, and Craig Burton, Senior VP at the Association for Accessible Medicines, delve into the complexities of America's generic drug market. They discuss the hidden costs of low-priced drugs, including quality issues and shortages. A poignant story about the Bray family's struggle with the life-saving drug Vincristine highlights systemic failures and the emotional toll on patients. The conversation stresses the urgent need for reform to ensure drug availability while balancing affordability and quality.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
The Hidden Costs of Generic Drugs
01:33 • 2min
Struggles with Scarcity in Life-Saving Treatments
03:09 • 2min
Failures in the Generic Drug Market
04:45 • 12min
Addressing the Crisis in Generic Drug Supply
16:25 • 2min
Addressing America's Drug Shortages
18:17 • 10min
Introduction and Sponsorship Acknowledgements
28:18 • 3min