Most Expensive Drugs in the U.S.

Re:Most Expensive Drugs in the U.S. by akamoonknight on Tuesday June 08, 2021 @06:32PM (#27441952)

Maybe naive question, but why do _any_ insurance companies provide payments for these medications?

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Re:Most Expensive Drugs in the U.S. by KMnO4 on Tuesday June 08, 2021 @06:39PM (#27442023)

Do insurance companies actually pay full price for these drugs? I was under the impression that (at least in the US) it’s a bit of a racket where the bill will say $1000 and insurance will make a deal with the supplier to pay $100 (while simultaneously telling you they saved you $1000).

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Re:Most Expensive Drugs in the U.S. by johntdyer on Tuesday June 08, 2021 @06:36PM (#27441995)

Well… Because my doctor prescribed it and said it’s necessary, and as it turns out it was…. I’m just thankful that I have good insurance…

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Re:Most Expensive Drugs in the U.S. by H8crilA on Tuesday June 08, 2021 @06:35PM (#27441987)

Free market? Wouldn't you like your insurance to cover all diseases? I know I would.

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