Some doctors + health care experts rightfully worry that allowing patients to obtain drugs directly from the drugmaker will make it easier for drug companies to target patients without regard for whether their drug may be the right one given the patient’s health history.

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As reported by The New York Times, LillyDirect “connects people with an independent telehealth company that prescribes obesity medications” and sends the drugs directly to a patient’s home. Experts worry that allowing patients to obtain drugs directly from the drugmaker will make it easier for drug companies to target patients without regard for whether their drug may be the right one given the patient’s health history.

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