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Peter Welch: “Pharma justifies its highest prices in the world by perpetuating two myths: First, they warn in very solemn tones that…”

On the recordJanuary 28, 2019
Pharma justifies its highest prices in the world by perpetuating two myths: First, they warn in very solemn tones that if we negotiate prices, it will result in price fixing.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

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Welch criticizes Pharma's justification for high drug prices.

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