What’s a fair price for a prescription drug? Medicare’s about to weigh in

(By Leslie Walker and Dan Gorenstein for NPR)

Drugmakers around the globe are bracing for a major shakeup in how one of their largest customers does business. On Sept. 1, Medicare will target its first 10 drugs for historic price negotiations. The medications are sure to be among the country’s costliest and will likely include common treatments for cancer and diabetes. Continue reading here…

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