Woerner
07-02-2004, 08:05 AM
The seniors group has vowed to monitor all aspects of the new Medicare, and a new report proves just how important that job is. The study finds that pharmaceuticals hiked up their prices just before the new prescription drug benefit began.
"Manufacturers are offsetting discounts with prices that are higher than they otherwise would have been," Rother said at a news conference held by the 35-million-member seniors’ group.”
"It’s disappointing that prices jumped after the legislation was signed, after they had assurances that they’d have a broader market to sell to," AARP policy director John Rother said. “
To read more go to: http://www.columbiatribune.com/2004/Jul/20040701News021.asp
"Manufacturers are offsetting discounts with prices that are higher than they otherwise would have been," Rother said at a news conference held by the 35-million-member seniors’ group.”
"It’s disappointing that prices jumped after the legislation was signed, after they had assurances that they’d have a broader market to sell to," AARP policy director John Rother said. “
To read more go to: http://www.columbiatribune.com/2004/Jul/20040701News021.asp