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High Drug Prices

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High drug prices are the result of the approach the United States has taken in granting government protected monopolies to drug manufacturers. A few short-term strategies to address high prices include enhancing competition by ensuring the availability of generic drugs; and effectively educating patients, physicians, insurers, and policy makers about these choices.
Some consumers do not directly feel the impact of drug prices mainly because of their employer sponsored health plans that offer prescription drug plans. These plans offer copays instead of the full cost of a drug. The amount of the copay depends on the tier the drug is on and the number of tiers an employer offers. The advantage to having a prescription drug plan is a great benefit;

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