A Drug Costs $272,000 a Year. Not So Fast, Says New York State. - The New York Times

A Drug Costs $272,000 a Year. Not So Fast, Says New York State. - The New York Times

A Drug Costs $272,000 a Year. Not So Fast, Says New York State.

New York’s Medicaid program says Orkambi, a new drug to treat cystic fibrosis, is not worth the price. The case is being closely watched around the country.

By Katie Thomas

• June 24, 2018