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Comment on Pfizer plans to sell its Covid vaccine at a 10k% markup in 2023

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On thing to consider is that this is essential a list price. These prices do not necessarily reflect the actual price paid. From an NIH article:

"Private payers, especially large-volume purchasers, are able to negotiate deep discounts with drug manufacturers. Many private payers, including employers and managed care organizations, often contract with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to manage prescription drug benefits for their enrollees."

The same is true for government health care programs.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK561162/

Without more data, it's hard to know how much above the origianl $30 Pfizer will actual make per dose.

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