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47 Hospitals Slashed Their Use Of 2 Key Heart Drugs After Huge Price Hikes

Valeant Pharmaceuticals, based in Bridgewater Township, N.J., bought two specialty heart drugs used in emergency treatment from Marathon Pharmaceuticals in 2015, and then dramatically increased each drug's price.<strong> </strong> (Bloomberg via Getty Images)
Valeant Pharmaceuticals, based in Bridgewater Township, N.J., bought two specialty heart drugs used in emergency treatment from Marathon Pharmaceuticals in 2015, and then dramatically increased each drug's price. (Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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