News|Articles|July 1, 2004

Key issues emerge surrounding pharmaceutical pricing: Consumer groups and politicians keep a close watch on drug prices and discounts, and on PBM Medicare pharmacy cards

Medicare officials predict that beneficiaries will realize more substantial savings as sponsors drop their prices even more.

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