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His Cancer Meds Were Nearly $1K A Pill. How Did That Happen?

May 14, 2025 · 46m
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  • ProPublica reporter David Armstrong investigates pharmaceutical pricing after discovering his cancer medication costs $1,000 per pill despite a 25-cent production cost
  • Armstrong's investigation of the drug Revlimid reveals pharmaceutical company strategies to eliminate competition and maintain high medication prices
  • Discussion of insurance companies denying claims for doctor-recommended tests and treatments, David Bianculli reviews a music documentary about Janis Ian

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