Martin Shkreli made headlines when his company raised the price of a decades-old drug more than 5000%. That's an extreme example of the rising cost of prescription drugs. We look at others and the reasons that many patients are unable to afford the medicines they need.
Guests:
- Dr. Mark Patterson is an assistant professor of Pharmacy Practice and Administration in the UMKC School of Pharmacy.
- Dr. John C. Hall is a dermatologist in private practice and also works with the Kansas City Free Health Clinic.
- Doug Albers is Chief Operating Officer of Apex Specialty Pharmacy.
- Brent Johnson is the Director of Patient Support Services at Apex Specialty Pharmacy
