Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Jul 2018
AAFP calls for wide-ranging approach to lowering drug prices
24 July 2018 - Academy Urges HHS to Boost Access to Generic Drugs, for Starters.
A fast-rising tide of Americans with diabetes who require medical treatment, potential cost barriers separating children from crucial immunisations, drug makers' strategic manipulation of patent details to delay a product's entry to the generic marketplace -- these are just a few of the challenges family physicians face as they prescribe medications for their patients.
They were, therefore, among the concerns outlined in the Academy's response this month to an HHS policy statement and request for information on lowering drug prices and cutting out-of-pocket costs for consumers.
