Ep11. Why is medicine so expensive? (A collaboration with the Hopkins Biotech Podcast)

<p>The pricing of drugs and medicines- from the Tylenol we pick up at the pharmacy to the special prescriptions we receive from our doctors- is something that affects all of us. In this special cross-release episode, we teamed up with our friends from the <strong>Hopkins Biotech Podcast</strong> (HBP) to learn a little more about why drugs cost what they do and how government, insurance companies, and society bargain for these prices. In this exclusive cross-release episode, we'll hear from Dr. Peter Kolchinsky, a scientist and biotech investor who sheds some insight into this important question. Some of the terms Dr. Kolchinsky introduces may be unfamiliar- check out the detailed show notes <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oKR_MXpNpX2ZHLLseDuSLExRMvZOzNs-aGjo16gFvO8/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank">here</a> for some helpful resources and links to his website and book, "<em>The Great American Drug Deal</em>."</p> <p>For more biotech and career focused content like this, check out the Hopkins Biotech Podcast at <a href="https://www.hopkinsbiotechpodcast.com/">https://www.hopkinsbiotechpodcast.com/</a>, or on their social media channels (Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hopkinsbiotechpodcast/">hopkinsbiotechpodcast</a>, LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hopkinsbiotechpodcast/">Hopkins Biotech Podcast</a>,&nbsp; Twitter: <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/hopkinsbiopod">@HopkinsBioPod</a>) and on your favorite streaming platforms)</p> <p>As always, if you have a science question you want answered or ideas for a future episode, contact us at our email (<a href="mailto:scimore.podcast@gmail.com">scimore.podcast@gmail.com</a>), voicemail (443-776-1282), or social media accounts!</p> <p>Show notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oKR_MXpNpX2ZHLLseDuSLExRMvZOzNs-aGjo16gFvO8/edit?usp=sharing</p> --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scimore/message