In this episode of MedNation, Dr. David Farnin interviews Dr. Vinay Patel, a pharmacist and the founder of Makorx, who is on a mission to transform the pharmacy industry. Dr. Patel highlights the significant issues with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which control drug prices and access. He explains Makorx’s innovative cost-plus pricing model, which promotes transparency and affordability. With over 20,000 participating pharmacies, Makorx challenges the conventional pharmacy landscape, focusing on empowering patients and reducing costs. Dr. Patel shares his journey from a conventional pharmacist to a health industry innovator aiming to improve drug accessibility nationwide.<p>Cutting Edge Foot and Ankle: </p> <ul> <li>Website: <a href='https://cefootandankle.com/'>https://cefootandankle.com/ </a> </li> <li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/cefootandankle/?hl=en'>@cefootandankle</a> </li> </ul> <p><br/></p>