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by Jblx2 44 days ago
>but your doctor is heavily incentivized to use the new version as the markup on the drug is much, much higher.

I don't think it is normal/usual for doctors to receive any benefits or profits from which drugs they prescribe. Other than golf outings with the drug company reps? Is there something I'm missing?

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For drugs administered in office, doctors can markup the cost and insurance pays it. Even Medicare pays 4.3% extra.

For oncologists, it’s most of the revenue for their office since consults pay very little.

The money made on administering $5 worth of ketamine is far less than a $1500 bottle of eskatamine.