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What's your health (maybe your life) worth in dollars?
https://www.goodrx.com/blog/11-most-expensive-drugs-in-the-us/?rs_oid_rd=1595438622800388&utm_medium=email&utm_source=sendgrid.com&utm_campaign=em_newsletter&utm_content=v1_expensive_drugs_winner&e=c3926fe02ee7bd69850f1de1784ee186&c=fixed_69_2017-07At $38,892 a month:
H.P. Acthar, also referred to as Acthar, is used to treat multiple conditions like Lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, infantile spasms, ophthalmic conditions, psoriatic arthritis and more. It is manufactured by Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals and was approved back in 2010. Patients usually use one vial per month, which is priced at $38,892.
Just like many drugs on this list, Acthar has also seen its fair share of price hikes. Back in 2001, when Acthar was still manufactured by Sanofi, the list price for one vial ran at about $40. 17 years, and 1 new manufacturer later, the list price for one vial of Acthar runs at $38,892.
Just like many drugs on this list, Acthar has also seen its fair share of price hikes. Back in 2001, when Acthar was still manufactured by Sanofi, the list price for one vial ran at about $40. 17 years, and 1 new manufacturer later, the list price for one vial of Acthar runs at $38,892.
Seems pricey to me.
