Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9501

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Publication type: Journal Article

Major pharmaceutical manufacturer supports Medicaid equal access
National Association of Retail Druggists Journal 1990 Jun; 112:59-60

Abstract:

The position of Merck Sharp and Dohme concerning reform of drug pricing under Medicaid is discussed. MSD has announced that it will offer to those states which do not restrict physicians’ use of products for Medicaid patients its best or lowest price for all its single source products. State and federal laws being considered concerning Medicaid drug pricing are also briefly described.