Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9296

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Publication type: Journal Article

Scott L.
Merck-Medco merger boosts druggists' anger about pricing levels.
Mod Healthc 1993 Nov 29; 23:(48):16

Abstract:

The argument that the merger of the pharmaceutical industry and mail-order drug firms will perpetuate pricing policies that give retail pharmacy discounts that are far less than those offered to hospitals, health maintenance organizations, and mail order pharmacies is briefly presented.

Keywords:
Drug Costs* Drug Industry/economics Drug Industry/organization & administration* Pharmacies/economics Pharmacists United States