The Obscure Drug With a Growing Medicare Tab by CHARLES ORNSTEIN

By CHARLES ORNSTEIN

Experts question the effectiveness of H.P. Acthar Gel, a drug made from pigs’ pituitary glands. Yet it cost Medicare more than $141 million in 2012, up from $7 million in 2008.

Published: August 5, 2014 at 4:00AM

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