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Chain Pharmacies’ Drug Price Settlement Rate in June Triples from 2 Years Ago
The price settlement rate of pharmacy chains in June spiked to 19.0% from 5.8% two years ago, apparently pressed by a new penalty fee-cut rule to chastise hospitals and pharmacies that draw out drug delivery negotiations with wholesalers, a health…
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