KSHB News Interview about Medicare Price Negotiations
Medicare Price Negotiations Could Help Some Patients: Pharmacy of Grace’s Michael Fink Interview Highlights Commitment to Affordable Medications
January 21st, 2025 – KSHB Channel 41 stopped by the pharmacy to interview us about Medicare’s price negotiations for several medications including diabetes medications Ozempic and Wegovy. His insights reflect Pharmacy of Grace’s dedication to helping patients navigate the high cost of prescriptions and access the medications they need.
Michael Fink Interview on KSHB
In the article, Michael emphasized the challenges many patients face when trying to afford medications like Ozempic or Wegovy, particularly those with diabetes. “There’s a lot of patients that we have that have tried to use these medications but just haven’t had the ability to pay for them or navigate the complex process to access them,” Michael said.
The addition of Ozempic and Wegovy to Medicare’s list of drugs eligible for price negotiations is a positive step forward. These negotiations aim to make life-changing medications more affordable for millions of Americans. According to U.S. Health and Human Services, these drugs are among 25 medications that account for one-third of Medicare’s prescription spending, and lower costs could soon bring relief to countless families.
At Pharmacy of Grace, we’re proud to stand with patients as advocates for affordable healthcare. Michael’s participation in this conversation highlights our ongoing commitment to supporting our community and ensuring that cost is not a barrier to the medications they need.
Here is a link to the story on KSHB.com:
Excellent interview! It’s great to see clear insights on Medicare price negotiations this helps make a complex topic more accessible and highlights why affordability in healthcare matters.