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A Tale Of Two (Very Different) Drug Prices

A Tale Of Two (Very Different) Drug Prices

FromShort Wave


A Tale Of Two (Very Different) Drug Prices

FromShort Wave

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Length:
12 minutes
Released:
Mar 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

NPR Pharmaceuticals Correspondent Sydney Lupkin joins us to talk about a dad who learned his daughter needed an expensive drug — but there was a nearly identical one that was thousands of dollars cheaper. It's part of NPR's Bill of the Month series, which is done in partnership with Kaiser Health News. Follow Emily and Sydney on Twitter. They're @EmilyKwong1234 and @slupkin. Email the show at shortwave@npr.org.
Released:
Mar 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

New discoveries, everyday mysteries, and the science behind the headlines — all in about 10 minutes, every weekday. It's science for everyone, using a lot of creativity and a little humor. Join host Maddie Sofia for science on a different wavelength.