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Bharat Desai
Internal medicine and pulmonary physician who researches and writes about medical practice, policy, and pharmaceutical industry influence; author of the article 'How Acthar Gel became a $250,000 drug.'
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Jan 2, 2026
• 16min
Corporate greed and medical complicity fueled a $250,000 drug
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Bharat Desai, an internal medicine and pulmonary physician, dives into the shocking story behind Acthar Gel, a drug priced at $250,000. He reveals how pharmaceutical companies exploit regulatory loopholes, reclassifying an outdated product while monopolizing the market. Desai critiques the complicity of medical professionals accepting industry funding, promoting a drug with weak evidence over better alternatives like prednisone. The conversation urges a reevaluation of morality in pricing and the need for critical thinking in prescribing practices.
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