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Second Opinion

Orphan drugs to treat rare disease

Hosted by Michael Wilkes Jan. 30, 2022 Health & Wellness
Orphan drugs are often exceedingly expensive which beg the question of how much should we pay for a drug and how do we measure effectiveness?

Orphan drugs are often exceedingly expensive which beg the question of how much should we pay for a drug and how do we measure effectiveness?

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