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Social Security & Medicare

erronis

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6. In my state (VT) I can use the 340B program to get all my meds at hospital rates.

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Thu Aug 31, 2023, 07:05 PM

Aug 2023

Not sure how that works in VA. For me my 90-day supply ends up at around $150 vs. around $700.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/340B_Drug_Pricing_Program

KHN and ProPublica have had quite a few good articles on the scandal of US drug pricing.

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I just picked up an Rx [View all] Jilly_in_VA Aug 2023 OP

Glad you said "Apparently not, or you wouldn't keep voting for them." elleng Aug 2023 #1

These people are unqualified to decide important things. dchill Aug 2023 #8

She did her own research... guaranteed to be someone who is an idiot. captain queeg Aug 2023 #2

Everything is a lie and everything is wrong underpants Aug 2023 #3

And how bout all the old patriotic conservatives who BOSSHOG Aug 2023 #11

Good for you! MOMFUDSKI Aug 2023 #4

Her own research was probably just what she saw on Focks Nooze and NoozeMax. 4lbs Aug 2023 #5

In my state (VT) I can use the 340B program to get all my meds at hospital rates. erronis Aug 2023 #6

If Jilly_in_VA saved $60, how much was the cost to her? Aussie105 Aug 2023 #7

"Research" is one of those words they've trashed into Nazi code, like liberty, patriot, & freedom. NBachers Aug 2023 #9

Truth. There's a road by us called "Patriot Avenue" and I groan every time we pass by. OMGWTF Aug 2023 #16

The woman behind you was right BOSSHOG Aug 2023 #10

My so called drug plan from Medicare Advantage has a co-pay of $30 for each doc03 Aug 2023 #12

Most people would have no problems with their prescriptions under a GOP regime. usonian Aug 2023 #13

I have one Rx that is slightlv Aug 2023 #14

I'm so fking sick of being locked in a room with the slow learners. OMGWTF Aug 2023 #15

Might be interesting to ask her where #DementiaDonnie's area51 Aug 2023 #17