Drugs & Pharmacies

U.S. Rep. Kurt Schrader. | COURTESY OFFICE OF CONGRESSMAN KURT SCHRADER

Rep. Kurt Schrader Explains His Drug Pricing Plan

The Lund Report asked the Congressman about what makes his plan different from the proposal he recently voted against.

Oct 26, 2021
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U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. | LOUIS VELAZQUEZ/UNSPLASH

Making Sense of Congressional Prescription Drug Pricing Proposals

A look at the policies on the table and what they will and won’t do to rein-in the cost of pharmaceuticals.

Oct 21, 2021
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THE LUND REPORT

New York Pharmacy Firm Presses Case Against Oregon Rival

The civil lawsuit, alleging anti-competitive practices by Portland firm LegitScript, may move to Oregon venue.

Sep 9, 2021
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Loopholes, Lack Of Staffing Stymie Transparency Of Oregon’s Drug Pricing Program

The state’s Prescription Drug Price Transparency Program was created to illuminate pharmaceutical pricing practices, but pharmaceutical companies have shielded information they say infringes on trade secrets.

Aug 30, 2021
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COURTESY PACIFIC UNIVERSITY

Former Employee at Pacific University’s Pharmacy School Files Discrimination Lawsuit

The employee had worked on a staff survey about alleged sexism, racism and workplace violations, the lawsuit says.

Jul 7, 2021
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SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Seeks To Rein In High Prescription Drug Prices

The bill would tie U.S. drug prices to a median price in 11 countries where prescriptions are much cheaper.

Apr 22, 2021

SHUTTERSTOCK

Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices

But they face drug industry opposition as they consider bills to make generic drugs more available, limit out-of-pocket insulin costs and set price limits on expensive drugs.

Mar 31, 2021
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