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2021 Health Plans Granted Leeway To Limit Consumers’ Benefit From Drug Coupons

Advocates say a new rule will make it harder for patients with conditions such as cancer and multiple sclerosis who rely on very expensive drugs to afford them.

Jul 6, 2020

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Heart Drug Spotlights Troubling Trends In Drug Marketing

A company is marketing a drug intended as a preventive for people at risk for heart disease with stunning statistics but has not yet released details of its study.

Nov 2, 2018

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Walden A Top Recipient In Millions Funneled By Pharma To Lawmakers

Greg Walden, Oregon's only Republican in Congress, was one of two lawmakers who received more than $200,000 from pharmaceutical companies since January 2017.

Oct 22, 2018

Pharma’s Promises to Curb Drug Prices Have Been Heard Before

Companies have promised to curb prices in the past but consumers have not seen any relief.

Jul 25, 2018