drug prices

Can California Beat The Federal Government In Lowering Drug Prices?

Feb 14, 2019

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Multiple Sclerosis Patients Face Skyrocketing Drug Costs, Study Finds

Feb 6, 2019

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Trump Adds Global Pricing Plan To Attack On Drug Prices

Experts welcomed the administration's plan to tackle Medicare Part B's soaring drug bill but questioned its approach.

Oct 29, 2018

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Congress Bans Pharmacist ‘Gag Orders’ On Drug Prices

Pharmacists have been prevented from telling consumers when the cash price for a drug is lower than the cost through their insurer. But critics say this will not affect the causes of high drug prices.

Oct 10, 2018

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Trump Administration Sinks Teeth Into Paring Down Drug Prices, On 5 Key Points

Officials are working on a multi-pronged plan to promote competition, attack the drug rebate system and introduce other ways to lower prices.

Aug 10, 2018

Briefly: Sen. Wyden blasts Trump administration over drug pricing plan

The ranking Democrat on the U.S. Senate Finance Committee and Oregon senator called on the administration to release public comments on the plan.

Jul 16, 2018

Nosse and Steiner Hayward Back Mandatory Rebates for High-Cost Drugs

The Oregon Department of Consumer and Business Services would step in if a drug exceeded $10,000 or had cost increases greater than 3.4 percent. State regulators would index a price according to what other countries have negotiated for the drugs. Consumers would also see a cap on costs that they pay out-of-pocket.

Feb 10, 2017

First, Do No Harm

Over the past year, some insurance companies have become increasingly aggressive in exploiting and creating loopholes that would effectively force thousands of chronic disease patients into Medicare prematurely

Sep 29, 2016

Drug Prices in America: ROI or RIP?

Drug prices are killing Americans and making fortunes for pharmaceutical executives.

Aug 6, 2014