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Podcast: Relentless Health Value
Episode: EP429: Following the Dollar Through Pharmacy Acronyms Like WAC, AWP, and NADAC, With Luke Slindee, PharmD
Description: Episode 429 of 'Relentless Health Value' discusses complex pharmacy pricing acronyms like AWP (Average Wholesale Price), WAC (Wholesale Acquisition Cost), and NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost). Host Stacey Richter speaks with Luke Slindee about the convoluted drug supply chain, explaining how manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) interact. The episode explores how these interactions influence drug prices, rebates, and discounts, illuminating the opaque middleman transactions that often occur. Additionally, the conversation highlights the economic pressures on independent pharmacies and the resultant impact on pharmacy staff and access to medications. === LINKS === 🔗  Show Notes with...