The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part II

The Prescription Drug Playbook, Part II

In response to the high price of prescription drugs, “An Arm and a Leg” asked listeners to share their strategies for getting the medicine they need at prices they can manage. Host Dan Weissmann and producers Emily Pisacreta and Claire Davenport share tips from a retired hospital manager who now helps seniors find the right Medicare plans, a pharmaceutical sales rep, an employee benefits adviser, and a battle-worn hospital caseworker. Each bring…

VILLERE: Senator Cassidy Has the Right Idea on Drug Prices

Down here in Louisiana, we’ve got enough financial worries, especially after four years of Biden-induced inflation. Yet, Louisianians also have to worry about prescription drug prices. Whether you’re in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, or Shreveport, folks know the feeling of showing up at the pharmacy, and even with insurance, the price makes your heart race. Americans […] The post VILLERE: Senator Cassidy Has the Right Idea on Drug Prices appeared firs…