Wednesday, July 22, 2009

MORE NUANCED DISCUSSION OF BIOLOGICS AND EXCLUSIVITY

In todays's New York Times....

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/07/22/business/22biogenerics.html?emc=tnt&tntemail1=y

1 comment:

  1. While reading the link, all I could think of is that the promise of needed medication is being smashed by greed.

    “At issue are such drugs as Biogen Idec’s Avonex, for multiple sclerosis, which can cost more than $20,000 a year; Genentech’s Avastin for cancer, which can cost more than $50,000; and several Genzyme drugs for rare diseases that can cost $200,000 a year or more.”

    These meds will definitely be reserved for the very rich whose insurance plans cover the drugs and who can afford the co-pays. Most patients in need will be left out. Is this really the best America can do?

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