[refurb]

medicare part d doesn't allow the government to negotiate prices

The gov't can't negotiate prices, but the private insurers who manage Part D plans absolutely can.

[mdarens]

and what effect has that had on drug prices in the us compared to other countries?

[refurb]

Actually, the Part D plans have been able to get better prices than commercial payers.

So I'd say it worked pretty well.

[mdarens]

ok, i think you're being intentionally obtuse here. thanks for your time.