Intro To Affordable Pharmaceuticals w/ Vinay Patel, PharmD
Episode description
In this episode of The Common Sense MD, Dr. Rogers speaks with Vinay Patel, PharmD, about the challenges of making pharmaceuticals affordable. They explore staggering price disparities, such as a narcolepsy patient facing a $750 bill at CVS versus $35 via GoodRx at Food City, and discuss why such differences occur.
Vinay introduces MakoRx, his company using a cost-plus model to promote transparency and affordability in medications, particularly through local mom-and-pop pharmacies. Dr. Rogers and Vinay also tackle the role of PBMs and the importance of personalized pharmacy care.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersections of healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and patient advocacy. For more insights, visit makorx.com. Tune in now for practical solutions to drug pricing issues.
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