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...that clozapine occasionally causes fatal side effects, so patients must be required to have regular blood tests to make sure they are tolerating the drug. The expense of the tests pushes clozapine beyond the reach of the majority of schizophrenics, many of whom are poor and underinsured, and Medicaid programs in most states have not been willing to cover the cost. As a result, only 5,500 Americans have begun the therapy...
...others argue that most hospitals and mental-health clinics could conduct the same testing at a lower cost. They point out that in Europe, where the blood testing is not mandatory, the drug costs only about $1,300 a year. Salzman calls the refusal of some state Medicaid programs to pay the full price of clozapine "outrageous," since they often shell out up to $50,000 a year for procedures like kidney dialysis. In addition, Salzman suggests that U.S. lawmakers could ease Sandoz's liability concerns by providing indemnity...
Several state attorneys general are investigating Sandoz for possible antitrust violations, while a handful of advocacy groups have launched lawsuits to force Medicaid to pick up the clozapine tab. But to patients with schizophrenia, these legal and legislative maneuverings mean little. All that matters to them is an impossible price tag standing between their current mental anguish and a productive life...
...ready and I am anxious and I am eager and, yes, I am hungry," Clapprood told the crowd of about 150. Speaking of welfare programs, social security benefits and Medicaid, Clapprood reminded her audience that "these were programs born and created not of the Republican party, but of the Democratic party...
...years in the House, Pierce has gained plenty of experience attacking Democrats--but none running an extensive office or leading an effective legislative effort. In typical opposition tradition, his proposals are sketchy and draconian. Medicaid too expensive? Charge the poor for necessary medical services. Auto insurance premiums too high? Deregulate the industry and allow insurance firms to charge whatever they want. Welfare costing too much? Cut off employment and training benefits to aliens. Pierce has also earned low marks from environmental and women's groups...