TV pitches for prescription drugs will now be required to include the price. Transparency is here!

[basquebromance]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

 

[Mac1958]

There are several factors that can change and decrease the price of a drug, such as discount plans, insurance coverage, formulary level, etc., by the time it reaches the consumer.

This sounds pretty simplistic, but that's how we deal with complicated matters nowadays.

 

[airplanemechanic]

No, every drug has a price. I agree with this. No more secrets with big pharma.

Insurance coverage does not reduce the cost of medicine, it just changes who bears the burden.

 

[rightwinger]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

Sticker shock

If they didn’t charge so much they wouldn’t need to convince people they need it

 

[Zorro!]

Thank You President Trump!

COST CONTAINMENT, TRUMP ADMINISTRATION STYLE: New HHS rule to force drug companies to list prices in TV ads.

The new rule from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services will force companies to disclose the prices of prescription drugs covered by Medicare and Medicaid that cost $35 or more for a month's supply.
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Gag Rules? RU Kidding me?

The plans also included eliminating "gag rules" preventing pharmacists from advising patients on how to save money and methods for driving further competition in the industry in the hope of driving down drug costs.

"Requiring the inclusion of drugs' list prices in TV ads is the single most significant step any administration has taken toward a simple commitment: American patients deserve to know the prices of the healthcare they receive," Azar said in a statement Wednesday.

Azar told ABC News that drug companies spent around $4 billion in TV advertising last year, urging customers to "ask your doctor" about certain drugs without informing them that the prescription medicine may cost them "$50 or $5,000."

They backed another Trump proposal that would require an estimated $29 billion in rebates given to pharmacy benefit managers to be passed to consumers.​

 

[idb]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

 

[longknife]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

You really have your head in a fog, don't you?
When will you realize that he doesn't owe anybody but the American people who voted him into office?

 

[longknife]

Wonder when it will go into effect?
Stop and think about this - how much money is going to flow into advertising companies in the scramble to produce new ads to replace the plethora of those already flooding the airwaves?

 

[rightwinger]

If they can spend twenty seconds fast talking side effects, they can tell you what it costs

 

[airplanemechanic]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

It's pretty hard for lobbyists to influence a billionaire.

 

[Zorro!]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

Sure, just like he backed down to the Red Chi-Coms.

 

[longknife]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

Sure, just like he backed down to the Red Chi-Coms.

You want to explain your snide comment, if you can?

 

[Zorro!]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

Sure, just like he backed down to the Red Chi-Coms.

You want to explain your snide comment, if you can?

Sure. You claimed Trump backs down under pressure or inducement, explain your snide assessment, if you can.

 

[MisterBeale]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

You really have your head in a fog, don't you?
When will you realize that he doesn't owe anybody but the American people who voted him into office?

IDB might have a point.

It appears, for his re-election, Trump has decided to repopulate the swamp.

Trump campaign holds event for ‘bundlers,’ embracing conventional fundraising
Trump campaign holds event for ‘bundlers,’ embracing conventional fundraising

 

[Zorro!]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

You really have your head in a fog, don't you?
When will you realize that he doesn't owe anybody but the American people who voted him into office?

IDB might have a point.

It appears, for his re-election, Trump has decided to repopulate the swamp.

Trump campaign holds event for ‘bundlers,’ embracing conventional fundraising
Trump campaign holds event for ‘bundlers,’ embracing conventional fundraising

So what?

 

[Desperado]

Prescription drugs should not be allowed to be advertised on tv.
Anything you cannot freely by without special permission should be taken off the airwaves.

 

[MisterBeale]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

You really have your head in a fog, don't you?
When will you realize that he doesn't owe anybody but the American people who voted him into office?

IDB might have a point.

It appears, for his re-election, Trump has decided to repopulate the swamp.

Trump campaign holds event for ‘bundlers,’ embracing conventional fundraising
Trump campaign holds event for ‘bundlers,’ embracing conventional fundraising

So what?

So viewing Trump through partisan, black and white lens is counter productive.

He is neither the Savior, not the Villain, folks around here make him about to be.

He is yet another politician in a long line of them.

 

[Zorro!]

Trump administration will make drug companies post prices in commercials

It's a major decision that could trigger multiple lawsuits.

He'll back down as soon as the pharamaceutical lobbyists get to him.
You know it's true.

You really have your head in a fog, don't you?
When will you realize that he doesn't owe anybody but the American people who voted him into office?

IDB might have a point.

It appears, for his re-election, Trump has decided to repopulate the swamp.

Trump campaign holds event for ‘bundlers,’ embracing conventional fundraising
Trump campaign holds event for ‘bundlers,’ embracing conventional fundraising

So what?

So viewing Trump through partisan, black and white lens is counter productive.

He is neither the Savior, not the Villain, folks around here make him about to be.

He is yet another politician in a long line of them.

Well, after the two dumbest back to back Presidents in US history, we finally seem to have a President who can improve our situation.

Michelle with Dumb and Dumber

 

[Zorro!]

WE NEED MORE TRANSPARENCY AND CERTAINTY: Trump calls on Congress to end ‘surprise medical bills.’

 

[Tumblin Tumbleweed]

There are several factors that can change and decrease the price of a drug, such as discount plans, insurance coverage, formulary level, etc., by the time it reaches the consumer.

This sounds pretty simplistic, but that's how we deal with complicated matters nowadays.

Yep. I wish we would go a step further and handle it like Europe: ban all script drug advertisements on TV outright.