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On the recordMay 21, 2013
I have heard concerns from my constituents that some drug plans have what I refer to as a Fail First Policy in which a beneficiary may be prescribed a more expensive medication but first has to use a lower cost drug or a plan-preferred medication.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Senator Collins discusses issues with drug plans and their policies affecting beneficiaries.

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