Specialty Rx Drugs More Costly, but Offer Greater Benefits
Specialty drugs often provide patients with greater health benefits compared with traditional drugs but are significantly more costly, according to a new study published in Health Affairs. The high price of specialty drugs, including the hepatitis C drug Sovaldi, recently has spurred debate over their cost-effectiveness.
- "Why Extremely Expensive Drugs Are Often Worth the Cost" (Millman, "Wonkblog," Washington Post, 10/6).