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Why Big Pharma’s main argument about drug prices doesn’t hold up, according to Rep. Katie Porter

Why Big Pharma’s main argument about drug prices doesn’t hold up, according to Rep. Katie Porter

The pharmaceutical industry has drawn strong criticism over the past decade for driving up the prices of prescription drugs. Although Big Pharma executives and supporters argue that these price hikes are necessary in order to sustain research and development (R&D), i.e. innovation to help the development of new medications, not everyone agrees with that rationalization. According to Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), the money from increased pricing isn’t being used for the right reasons. “The facts… Source link

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Ohio State firms up College Football Playoff argument

Ohio State firms up College Football Playoff argument

No. 1 Alabama restored order in the SEC West, looking capable of hanging 100 on LSU in a 55-17 victory. No. 2 Notre Dame shook off a sluggish start to breeze past Syracuse, 45-21. No. 3 Clemson awoke from some early doldrums to vanquish Virginia Tech, 45-10. No. 4 Ohio State endured significant losses from COVID-19 — including three starting offensive linemen — and blew out Michigan State so authoritatively, 52-12, that few could tell the difference. No. 5 Texas A&M delivered a solid win at… Source link

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