Discount drug cards underscore need for a national solution Posted by Daniela at 12/20/07 09:47 AM

Some cities and counties are trying to fight high prescription drug costs, but we really need Congress to act.

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California law scares drug companies--because it might work to lower prices! Posted by Earl Lui at 11/14/06 11:36 AM

According to the Boston Globe, drug companies are scared that a new California will actually work the way it's supposed to--by lowering the cost of prescription drugs for uninsured people.

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Study says Medicare Part D premiums to jump 87% Posted by Earl Lui at 11/02/06 05:02 PM

The Washington Post reported today on a new study suggesting premiums for Medicare prescription drug plans will rise by a whopping 87% next year. The report by Families USA, a national health consumer group, also says fewer states will have plans offering full coverage for most drugs needed by seniors.

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Time to stop playing games with generic drug approvals Posted by Earl Lui at 10/13/06 11:34 AM

“When is a citizen not exactly a citizen? When it’s a pharmaceutical company looking to increase its profits,” writes Consumers Union President Jim Guest in a column in the current issue of Consumers Reports. Jim’s column explains how brand-name drug companies interfere with the marketplace by unfairly blocking generic drugs from competing with the brand names.

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Millions of Californians will soon enjoy lower drug prices Posted by Liz at 09/13/06 08:32 AM

On August 31st the California legislature passed a bill that would require drug companies to lower their prices, or risk being shut out of the state's Medicaid program, or Medi-Cal. Governor Schwarzenegger is expected to sign the measure. Many thanks goes to our CA activists who helped us achieve this victory!

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