By Mary Johnson, editor Recently we asked for your stories and comments on how rising prescription drug costs impact you. The following story illustrates new administrative efforts by Medicare to “educate” beneficiaries ...
Category: Prescription Drug Bills
H.R. 447, Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
If adopted, H.R. 447 would allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. Representative Elijah Cummings (MD-7) introduced H.R. 447 on January 10, 2019. ...
S. 97, Affordable and Safe Prescription Drug Importation Act
If adopted, S. 97 would allow for the importation of affordable and safe drugs by wholesale distributors, pharmacies, and individuals. Senator Bernie Sanders (VT) introduced S. 97 on January 10, 2019. It has since bee ...
S. 64, Preserve Access to Affordable Generics and Biosimilars Act
If adopted, S. 64 would prohibit brand name drug companies from compensating generic or biosimilar drug companies to delay the entry of generic or biosimilar drugs into the market. Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN) introduce ...
S. 61, Safe and Affordable Drugs from Canada Act
If adopted, S. 61 would allow for the personal importation of safe and affordable drugs from approved pharmacies in Canada. Senator Chuck Grassley (IA) introduced S. 61 on January 9, 2019. It has since been referred t ...