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America's Legal Drug Crisis

An exploration of the legal drug crisis in the U.S., addressing prescription medication misuse and regulatory challenges.

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    AMERICAS LEGAL DRUG CRISES University of Phoenix Economics: the Financing of Health Care HCS 440

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    Slide ▪ 2 Discussion Points Introduction National Health Care Expenditure (NHE) Facts Convergence of Problems Understanding of Solutions and Complexities The Overall Picture 1 2 4 5 6 Solutions Conclusions Referances 7 8 9 Medicare and Medicaid’s Influence on Drug Costs 3

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    Slide ▪ 3 Introduction ▪ Generic drugs first came to market in 1984 ▪ 1988 Generic drugs developed bad reputation ▪ FDA revamped drug protocol ▪ Generic drugs are as effective as brand drugs ▪ Generic drugs cost less than brand drugs ▪ Medicare has no influence over drug cost ▪ Medicaid has influence over drug cost

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    Slide ▪ 4 National Health Care Expenditure (NHE) Facts ▪ 1983 physician centered advertisement to consumer centered ▪ 1983 to 2009 DTC advertising results12 billion dollars to 249.9 billion ▪ 2007 usage data ▪ Drug patent limitations ▪ Government limits

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