Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9500

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Publication type: Journal Article

Mosso J.
Prescription pricing: pharmacy perspective
National Association of Retail Druggists Journal 1990 Jun; 112:20-23

Abstract:

The adverse impact of multitier or discriminatory pricing on retail pharmacies and consumers is discussed. The problems for the retail pharmacies including consumers upset about rising drug prices, third-party payors intent on lessening profit and pharmaceutical manufacturers charging high prices for their drug products are described. The net profits, gross margins as percent of sales, the cost of goods sold and average Medicaid prescription costs are charted. Current congressional investigations into discriminatory pricing are also discussed.