Pricing Policies Should Fit Arc, Not Spike, New PhRMA CEO Says
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Drug spending has jumped temporarily, Stephen Ubl says, but policy should reflect the long-term trend.
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