Dec 20 Biogen cuts the price tag on its Alzheimer’s drug in half By Tom Murphy, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 06 WATCH: Biden touts savings on insulin and other drugs for Americans By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 02 Democrats reach drug price deal, Biden optimistic on Manchin By Lisa Mascaro, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
Jul 12 The Trump administration’s move to shelve a plan aimed at lowering drug prices, explained By Laura Santhanam This week, the Trump administration reversed its position on reforming the drug rebate system. Analysts and advocates say there may be better approaches to lower out-of-pocket costs. Continue reading
May 16 Why drug prices listed in TV ads might not be what you pay By Arlene Weintraub The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is requiring drug makers to include “list prices” in television ads for all medicines covered by Medicare or Medicaid that cost $35 or more. Continue reading