States are taking more aggressive action to curb drug costs. It’s self-preservation. Prescription drug expenditures are nearly 20 percent of U.S. health care costs. According to the National Academy for …
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Since 2014, prescription drug costs have continued to rise, due in part to specialized medications for advancements in the treatment of various medical conditions. While these advancements have proven beneficial …
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California voters this November will have the opportunity to decide whether the state should control the cost of prescription drugs. The ballot proposition would require the state to negotiate prices …
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Drug Makers Continue To Raise Prices
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenDespite criticism from patients, insurers and lawmakers, pharmaceutical companies have continued to increase the cost of drugs, with many hiking prices by 10% or more just before or after the New Year. …
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Prescription Drug Costs Are Top Issue For Public
by Robert Sheenby Robert SheenWith presidential candidates in both parties proposing changes to the nation’s health care system, most consumers are much more interested in the cost of prescription drugs, according to a poll …