The Great American Drug Deal A New Prescription for Innovative and Affordable Medicines by Peter Kolchinsky
epub | 12.16 MB | Author :Peter Kolchinsky | Evelexa Press

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Developing life-changing drugs is risky and expensive-but that's not what makes them unaffordable.
Drug pricing is a staple of every ne cycle and political debate. And while we've struggled for decades to agree on solutions that serve all patients without jeopardizing the invention of new medicines, many Americans suffer because they can't afford the drugs they need.
Do we really have to choose between affordability and innovation?
In The Great American Drug Deal, scientist and industry expert Peter Kolchinsky answers this question with a decisive No. The pharmaceutical industry's commitment to creating new lifesaving drugs destined to become inexpensive generics can be balanced by the healthcare system's commitment to making those drugs affordable for all patients-a Biotech Social Contract. Through deep research and compelling stories of breakthroughs and breakdowns, Kolchinsky presents solutions for striking a balance that are...

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