Posted by Michael Wonder on 17 Feb 2022
Hospitals charge double for drugs - specialty pharmacies more affordable
16 February 2022 - As hospitals and physicians charge more for drugs they acquire and administer to generate higher payments, specialty pharmacies are a more affordable and safe solution for patients
Everyone should be able to get the medications they need at a cost they can afford. But drug prices are out of control, demanding solutions to shield patients, families and employers from high costs and make health care more affordable for them.
A new study from AHIP focuses on an often-overlooked opportunity to improve health care affordability while ensuring patient safety: drugs that are administered in a hospital or physician’s office.
