Some batches of Avastin seem to have been contaminated when the drug was transferred from the original vial to a syringe. Patients suffered and some lost their sight. The VA thinks they can "solve" the infection problem by switching to a similar drug that already comes in a pre-filled syringe. The additional cost? Approximately $1,900 dollars per dose.
Keep in mind that the VA services are funded by tax dollars. If this decision persists OUR COST per treatment just went up 3,800%
See this Amp at http://reut.rs/nhcZhl
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