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by pkaye 2521 days ago
Yes, the $90 was my copay and I got a copay reimbursal from the drug company so my net was $5. The drug company is trying to mask the cost of the drug from the consumer so they can charge the insurer a higher price. The insurer is charging a copay so the patient feels some of the cost.

However disclosing these practices is not enough. The end consumer has no negotiating leverage particularly if they have no insurance. The government or some big organization needs to negotiate the best price for them.