Send us a textIn this eye-opening episode, we dive into one of America's biggest policy failures: the pricing of prescription medications like GLP-1s. While many focus on the legalization and rescheduling of cannabis, there's a far more insidious, legal, and mainstream drug policy draining your paycheck and costing countless lives. We break down the economics, the hidden players like PBMs, and the stark differences in drug pricing between the US and other countries. Learn how we can fix this broken system and why it matters for your wallet and your health. 💊💸 #DrugPolicy #HealthcareCosts #Cannabis #DrugPrices #GLP1 #EconomicImpact 🌿💰00:00 Introduction: The Real Worst Drug Policy in America01:23 Cannabis: The Obvious Candidate04:30 The Hidden Cost of GLP-1 Medications06:30 The Economics of GLP-1 Pricing08:15 Global Comparison and Policy Solutions14:01 Conclusion: The Real Crime in Drug PolicyIn this eye-opening episode, we discuss a mainstream, legal drug policy that is quietly draining more money from your paycheck than the war on drugs. We break down the economics and the hidden players like pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that impact your "prescription benefits". Learn how this system impacts your wallet and how to make money moves to protect yourself from these rising "prescription" costs through understanding the role of your "pharmacy" and big "pharmacy benefit manager" companies.Support the showGet our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3VEn9vu

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