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.
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Oregon Lawmakers Seek To Curtail Soaring Pharmaceutical Prices
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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.
The Most Expensive Drug In Oregon Costs $43,000 A Prescription
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The state released its latest drug transparency data, which shows that Humira, used for rheumatoid arthritis, racked up $81 million in sales over the past year.
California Rx: State May Dive Into Generic Drug Market
The state's Legislature has overwhelmingly approved a measure that would direct the state’s top health agency to partner with one or more drug companies by January to make or distribute a broad range of generic or biosimilar drugs.
Canadian Drug Import Bill Fails To Gain Traction In Salem
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A legislative proposal for importing wholesale prescription drugs from Canada has died -- for the second time.
House Bill 4147 was effectively killed by House health care leaders who did not put it on the committee agenda.
On Drug Pricing, The President’s Numbers Are Still Off
During the 2020 State of the Union address, President Donald Trump zeroed in on prescription drug prices, arguing that his administration is “taking on the big pharmaceutical companies.”
Oregon Lawmakers Mull Changes To Strengthen Drug Transparency Program
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Oregon lawmakers are considering changes to the state’s drug transparency law that would prevent pharmaceutical manufacturers from exploiting a potential loophole to avoid reporting price hikes and give state regulators more authority to expect timely information from drug companies.
Voters Say Congress Needs To Curb Drug Prices, But Are Lawmakers Listening?
House Democrats are poised to pass sweeping legislation to lower drug prices using strategies President Donald Trump has endorsed. A Trump aide urged the Republican-controlled Senate to vote on a different package curbing drug prices that was drafted by a senior Republican.
States Pass Record Number Of Laws To Reel In Drug Prices
Whether Congress will act this year to address the affordability of prescription drugs — a high priority among voters — remains uncertain. But states aren’t waiting.
Prescription Drug Price Bill Before Senate
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When Congress returns next week, a bill to cut prescription drug costs will be on its plate. It was crafted by a bipartisan team, and it scaled its first hurdle in the Senate.
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