Lunch and Learn with Dr. Berry

Business as Usual - Pfizer and its $1390 drug


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In today's episode of Real Doctor Reacts, we dive into the revealing and controversial pricing strategy of Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral treatment, Paxlovid. Pfizer has unveiled a nearly $1,400 price tag for a five-day course of this crucial antiviral, ushering in a series of questions and debates regarding pharmaceutical practices, accessibility, and the business dynamics in play during a global pandemic.

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Key Discussion Points:

  • Business as Usual for Pharmaceutical Companies: A Critical Look at Pfizer's Approach, aligning it within broader pharmaceutical industry trends and assessing whether this move echoes conventional profit-driven tactics.
  • The New Pricing Structure: What's the Timeline?: Unraveling when this new pricing will be instituted, and the anticipated immediate effects on the access and distribution of the antiviral.
  • Dissecting the Impact: Insured vs. Uninsured: A detailed breakdown of how this pricing strategy impacts different segments of society, delineating between the experiences of insured individuals compared to those without insurance.

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  • Pfizer's Price Setting of Paxlovid\
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