Pharmaceutical Companies Pay Big

TYLER — Some doctors in Texas are getting paid a lot of money, but not from patients, from pharmaceutical companies. http://betterdoctor.com says when it comes to taking money from big pharma, doctors in Tyler take second place. Dallas is ranked third. Spokeswoman Divya Raghavan says payments can be gifts or speaking fees and it could sway doctors. She suggests asking your doctor if there are cheaper alternatives if you’re given a prescription. Go to http://www.openpayments.com to find out how much your doctor has received.

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