“Why are My Prescriptions So Expensive?”| Cost Plus Drugs Founder & Mayo Clinic Doctor Explain

Alex Oshmyansky, Founder of Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company and Dr. Vincent Rajkumar, a hematologist oncologist at the Mayo Clinic, break down why drug prices are so exorbitant in the United States compared to other countries. In this conversation, they discuss the complicated and convoluted path from pharma to patient, the impact of high prescription drug costs on patients and families and what Cost Plus Drugs is doing to offer drugs at the best prices possible for patients. Full story & transcript → https://www.thepatientstory.com/medic... https://www.thepatientstory.com/medic... The interview has only been edited for clarity. Join Our Community: Website : https://www.thepatientstory.com/ Facebook: @ThePatientStory Instagram: @ThePatientStory Twitter: @patient_story ______________________________ Contents of this video: 00:00 - Intro 08:11 - The path from pharma to pharmacy 10:48 - Drug price disparity 12:57 - Understanding drug prices 20:29 - Finding the best price for your prescription 21:31 - What can people do? 24:57 - Advice for patients and families ______________________________ #thepatientstory #drugpricing #pharmanews #drugcosts #drugs #pharmacy #medicine #pharmacist #costplusdrugs #MMSM #myeloma #multiplemyeloma #mayoclinic #cancer #cancerdrugs #prescriptionmedications #prescriptions #drugpricesexplained