If this country can produce a Cheetos chicken sandwich, it can lower drug prices.
1. Biosimilar Warfare
- Biosimilar drugs were posed to change the lives of patients and save the country billions. But patients like Charles Pope feel their health ‘disintegrating’ waiting for less-expensive biologics. — (Associated Press)
2. ‘Evil’
- Sneaky pharma tactics are keeping lifesaving generic drugs out of reach for patients who need them most. California is taking a stand. — (Los Angeles Times)
3. The Price We’ll Pay
- As we enter a period of rapid medical breakthroughs, prices are becoming totally unsustainable. — (The Hill)
4. Dirigo!
- Maine is the latest state to tackle drug pricing head on. The state overwhelmingly passed a package of bills aimed at lowering costs for patients. Go Maine! — (Press Herald)
5. ? Issue Alert
- Running for president? Lower drug prices. — (STAT)