Mariana Socal
Associate professor of health policy and management at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health; provides expert analysis on drug pricing, market dynamics, and policy implications of CalRx.
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Mar 21, 2023 • 23min
Mariana Socal on the Global Supply Chain for Generic Drugs
Alan Weil interviews Mariana Socal on the global supply chain for generic drugs. They discuss the heavy reliance and lack of competition in the market, the role of active pharmaceutical ingredients in the supply, the vulnerability and potential disruptions in drug production, the limited number of producers in the global supply chain, and the competition and vulnerability in the US market. They highlight the need for better monitoring and inspection for international sources to ensure quality and functionality in the generics market.
Feb 23, 2024 • 16min
Florida's Canadian Meds, Taking the Higher Ground
The podcast delves into the FDA's decision to allow Florida to import drugs from Canada and discusses the differences in drug prices between the US and Canada. It also explores ethical dilemmas in global markets, the importance of transparency in drug pricing, and cybersecurity preparedness for finance leaders.
Nov 11, 2025 • 55min
CalRx to Offer Cheap Insulin, and Other Prescription Drugs Could Be Next
April Dembosky, health correspondent at KQED News, discusses California's innovative CalRx insulin program that promises $11 insulin pens. Chris Noble, a type 1 diabetes patient and advocate, shares his personal struggles with insulin costs. Dr. Mariana Socal from Johns Hopkins analyzes the implications of this move on drug pricing and policy. They explore how CalRx cuts out middlemen, could disrupt pharmaceutical markets, and aims to make essential medications more accessible, potentially transforming healthcare affordability.
