It’s a good week when the government stands up to Big Pharma patent predators.
1. PrEP Yourself For a Showdown
- The U.S. government filed a lawsuit accusing drug maker Gilead of ignoring government patents while raking in billions from HIV-prevention drugs (funded with millions in taxpayer investment). — (The Washington Post)
2. The Struggle is Real
- A recent study found that more than half of Medicare enrollees face financial hardships, especially when it comes to prescription drug costs. — (Chicago Tribune)
3. It’s Not Working
- The way we pay for prescription drugs is broken, but not beyond repair. H.R. 3 is a promising solution. — (The New York Times Editorial Board)
4. Her Insulin Costs More Than Her Mortgage
- P4AD patient advocate Gail DeVore, a person with type 1 diabetes, shares her story about the crippling impact of sky-high insulin prices — (News 5 Cleveland)
5. 2020
- A new poll in key battleground states finds health care — and that always includes drug pricing — is a top issue for voters in the lead up to 2020. — (Kaiser Family Foundation & Cook Political Report)