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Insulin medical supplies are displayed on a table at Georgina' home in London

Politics Mar 31

House passes $35-a-month insulin cap as Democrats seek broader prescription drug bill

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Politics Feb 10

U.S. President Joe Biden holds a joint news conference with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz (not pictured) at the White House in Washington, U.S. February 7, 2022. Photo by Leah Millis/REUTERS
WATCH: Biden puts focus on lowering drug prices in fight against inflation

Unable to tame inflation that has worsened sharply under his watch, President Joe Biden stressed Thursday that his administration’s policies would cut prescription drug prices and make life more affordable for families.

By Chris Megerian, Josh Boak, Associated Press

Health Dec 20

A sign marks a Biogen facility in Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. January 26, 2017. Photo by Brian Snyder/REUTERS
Biogen cuts the price tag on its Alzheimer’s drug in half

Biogen is slashing the price of its Alzheimer's treatment months after the drug debuted to widespread criticism for an initial cost that can reach $56,000 annually.

By Tom Murphy, Associated Press

Politics Dec 06

U.S. President Biden signs the "Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act", in Washington
WATCH: Biden touts savings on insulin and other drugs for Americans

President Joe Biden pledged Monday that his social agenda legislation would deliver tangible savings on prescription drugs for all Americans. Relief that consumers have clamored for is now in sight, he asserted.

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Politics Nov 02

Democrats reach drug price deal, Biden optimistic on Manchin

Democrats say they have sealed a deal to lower pharmaceutical drug costs for most older Americans as part of President Joe Biden's sweeping $1.75 trillion domestic proposal.

By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

Nov 20

Trump makes late-term bid to lower prescription drug costs

By Marilynn Marchione, AP Chief Medical Writer

Trying to close out major unfinished business, the Trump administration issued regulations Friday that could lower the prices Americans pay for many prescription drugs.

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Jun 17

Federal court strikes down Trump rule that drugmakers disclose price

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

In a major legal setback for President Donald Trump on a high-profile consumer issue, a federal appeals court has ruled that his administration lacks the legal authority to force drug companies to disclose prices in their TV ads.

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Dec 18

Trump administration wants to import cheaper prescription drugs from abroad

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

Health officials unveiled a proposed regulation that would allow states to import many brand name drugs from Canada, with federal oversight.

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Dec 11

Watch 6:26
News Wrap: House opens debate on bill to lower prescription drug costs

In our news wrap Wednesday, the House opened debate on a Democratic bill to lower prescription drug costs through government negotiations. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi appealed for bipartisan support, but Sen. Mitch McConnell said he won’t bring the bill up…

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Jul 26

WATCH: Patients affected by rising drug prices testified before House committee

By Laura Santhanam

The hearing on Capitol Hill comes at a time when the Trump administration has made a push to reduce drug prices and the cost of healthcare overall.

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