There is a new most expensive drug in the world. Price tag: $4.25
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But will the latest gene therapy suffer the curse of the costliest drug?
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Lenmeldy Sparks Controversy as World's Most Expensive Medicine, Debating the $4.25 Million Price Tag
Bhalchandra Kawdikar on LinkedIn: #nlem #pricehike #pharmaceuticals #essentialmedicines #sales
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Boston biotech firm sets highest drug price tag in history: $4.25M per treatment : r/boston
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A lifesaving therapy for children with a rare disease is now the world's most expensive drug, raising questions about access
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Lifesaving gene therapy for kids is world's priciest drug at $4.25M : r/Health
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