August 31, 2023

Inflation Reduction Act Brings Medicare Negotiation for Prescription Drugs

Shelbi Witt, the owner of Montana Apothecary & Compounding in Great Falls, said of prescription drug prices: “It’s a constant discussion in our world, especially as a pharmacist. You get calls every single day on drug prices."

Inflation Reduction Act Brings Medicare Negotiation for Prescription Drugs

Shelbi Witt, the owner of Montana Apothecary & Compounding in Great Falls, said of prescription drug prices: “It’s a constant discussion in our world, especially as a pharmacist. You get calls every single day on drug prices. ‘What’s your price on this? How do I get my insurance to pay for this?’”

She noted, “I think it’s important for the patient to be educated about drug prices. That’s the number one thing as the patient, having that gumption to go and ask what is the price?”

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