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Old 01-26-2022, 07:39 AM
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Default Medicare is still not allowed to negotiate drug prices
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Originally Posted by Tom52 View Post
In answer to your question I have to assume people do see the ads for prescription drugs then ask their doctor to prescribe to them. Why else would drug companies pay the huge advertising dollars? I personally think the TV ads should not be allowed because it contributes to the outrageous cost of drugs in the U.S. If people are concerned that their doctor is not aware of a drug and it's potential benefits, they should find a better doctor.
Whatever happened to that bill?? AARP pushed it hard. I guess it's
not going to happen. I wonder why?
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