1. “Why is the price so high?”
- In recognition of World Diabetes Day, P4AD released a new report that tells the story of how the insulin pricing crisis came to be and what we must do to fix it. — (P4AD & NBC)
2. Something Must Change
- A new study found that 34 million Americans know at least one person who has died after not receiving medical treatment due to cost — including drug prices. — (Gallup)
3. OK, Pharma
- In 2018, prices for some of the most widely used drugs increased by more than double the rate of inflation. — (AARP)
4. False Claims Exposed
- A new analysis found brand-name drugmakers could lose $1 trillion in lower sales and *still* be the most profitable industry sector ($@%#!?), all while maintaining current research investments.— (West Health)
5. Forced to Ration
- In the U.S., patients are far more likely than in other developed nations to ration drugs due to cost. — (The New York Times)