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Why is Medicare a Lousy Drug Negotiator

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Right now, the program is O.K. at negotiating, saving as much as 30 percent off the list price of drugs, according to government reports. But Medicare still pays much, much more than government health systems in other countries.

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Submitted by Admin on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 17:35

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The Drug companies KNOW the Government has to give in eventaully.

This is a poor negotiating position.

Submitted by Admin on Sat, 03/17/2018 - 17:35

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Only a Drug can cure a disease.

Only a doctor can prescribe a Drug.

The price of Drugs are arbitrarily set by the manufacturer.

A doctor prescribe a Drug that is needed because (Only a Drug can cure a disease.)

Medicare part D would have to pay for it because its a medical necessity.

But our medicare system should not pay any more than any one else in the world.