Trump to sign executive order to cut prices of medicine to match other countries

[Tarzanrock]

32. Drug prices will continue to go up.

In the pharmaceutical distribution system everyone takes their own vigorish from every pill which is dispensed. In matters where Medicare or Medicaid is involved these thieves really gouge the public spigot.

In the flow of payment from drug manufacturer to consumer, several parties receive compensation: drug manufacturers receive payment for selling drugs to wholesalers, who in turn sell to pharmacies, and ultimately, the consumer pays the pharmacy. Pharmacies, wholesalers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), and insurers also receive payments or rebates from manufacturers or each other, impacting the final cost to the consumer.