“Whenever you have confusion like this in the marketplace, it opens up opportunities for fraud. People will really have to make sure they're dealing with reputable entities.”
“For the Medicare drug benefit to continue without breaking the federal budget, it will be critical that medicines are prescribed based on their effectiveness and track record, not on advertising campaigns.”
“Many people are taking drugs that are highly advertised. They may ask doctors for them or the doctor may prescribe them without realizing the cost implications. Even for a person just switching one drug, they could save enough money to easily pay for the premium of their Part D plan.”