By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/satisfied-amount-currently-pay-prescription-drugs Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Do you think you are paying a fair price for prescription drugs? Health Jun 28, 2014 2:09 PM EDT Saturday on NewsHour Weekend, we present an investigation into so-called “pay for delay” deals between drug companies. The complicated deals happen after generic drug companies challenge the patents on brand-name drugs. The settlements that follow include a date that the generic drug can enter the market, and in some cases, a payment of some type from brand company to the generic company. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the deals cost consumers around $3.5 billion each year. Click on the question below to take our poll: [polldaddy survey=”0471EFB59686BE8C” type=”button” title=”Do you think you are paying a fair price for prescription drugs?” style=”inline”] Are you satisfied with the amount you currently pay for prescription drugs? Take our poll above or leave a comment below to share your story. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Saturday on NewsHour Weekend, we present an investigation into so-called “pay for delay” deals between drug companies. The complicated deals happen after generic drug companies challenge the patents on brand-name drugs. The settlements that follow include a date that the generic drug can enter the market, and in some cases, a payment of some type from brand company to the generic company. According to the Federal Trade Commission, the deals cost consumers around $3.5 billion each year. Click on the question below to take our poll: [polldaddy survey=”0471EFB59686BE8C” type=”button” title=”Do you think you are paying a fair price for prescription drugs?” style=”inline”] Are you satisfied with the amount you currently pay for prescription drugs? Take our poll above or leave a comment below to share your story. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now