Tag: drug pricing

Jun, 4 2026

How Buyers Leverage Generic Competition in Price Negotiations

Explore how healthcare buyers use generic competition to negotiate lower drug prices, including Medicare strategies, tiered pricing models, and common barriers like product hopping.

Feb, 18 2026

Cost vs Benefit: When Expensive Medications Make Sense Despite Side Effects

Expensive medications often come with serious side effects, but for many patients, they’re the only path to survival or restored quality of life. This article breaks down when high-cost drugs are worth it - and how patients can navigate the system.

Nov, 12 2025

Evergreening: How Pharmaceutical Brands Extend Patents to Block Generic Drugs

Evergreening lets drug companies extend patents on old medications with minor changes, blocking generics and keeping prices high. Learn how it works, who it hurts, and what’s being done to stop it.