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I am doing a research about the effect of retrovir's high price on its affordability. This is a drug that needs to be available to all who needs it. i am interested to see the patient-advocacy group role in affecting the pricing of retrovir. AZT, also known as Retrovir, is the world's only
prescription medicine approved for treatment of acquired
immune deficiency syndrome. The drug initially was priced
last year at about $7,000 a year wholesale, or $10,000 a year
retail. That price tag -- apparently the highest ever for any
prescription drug -- sparked congressional hearings and
outraged cries by patient groups throughout the U. S.
But the big pharmaceutical company's gesture could
backfire and open it to further public criticism about
Retrovir. With the $5 million donation, "they are essentially
guaranteeing they will receive twice that amount back from
the federal government," argues Dr. Lynn Silver, a researcher
for the Health Research Group, a......

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