On the recordFebruary 3, 2016
Now, isn't it interesting that for 60 years somehow, a company had been able to manufacture this drug for $13.50 per tablet, but when you purchased it, the tablet overnight went to $750 per tablet.
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congress.govEleanor Holmes Norton: “Now, isn't it interesting that for 60 years somehow, a company had been able to manufacture this drug for $13.50 per…”
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Highlighting the dramatic price increase of Daraprim after its purchase.
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