A ridiculous song for an endless process
Claire Davenport commemorates hunting down the least-worst price for your meds
(with the help of AI)

Robots sing: The Prescription Drug Playbook Song

July 2, 2025
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Producer Claire Davenport created a ridiculous song to commemorate the endless process of hunting down the least-worst price for your meds. With an AI contributing the melody, the band, and the vocals.

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