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A Matter of Trust, Perception, Risk, and Uncertainty – The Big Issues Raised by the Acquisition of PatientsLikeMe and Other Patient Data Transactions

Health Populi

And PLM did business deals with large pharmaceutical companies who wanted the data to advance their research and development efforts – that’s how the PLM business was primarily funded. When this occurred, it didn’t cause more than a ripple of interest outside biotech. But the U.S. citizens’ personal data.

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Prescription Drug Costs In America Through the Patient Lens, via IQVIA, GoodRx and a New $2 Million Therapy

Health Populi

Two-thirds of Rx’s were dispensed to treat chronic conditions, notably hypertension, mental health, lipid management, diabetes, and anti-coagulants. In 2017, nearly 60% of new therapy starts were for the Flucelvax Quadrivalent flu vaccine. increase over 2017 net of rebates, discounts, and price concessions.

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