Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Dec 2016
Let's work with Trump to reduce drug prices: Sen. Klobuchar
13 December 2016 - When it comes to making prescriptions more affordable, we could have an ally in the president-elect.
A few months ago, from the campaign trail, President-elect Donald Trump said, “We are not allowed to negotiate drug prices. Can you believe it?”
Unfortunately, I can. It’s one of the reasons that prescription drug prices are skyrocketing. It’s one of the reasons that the cost of EpiPen went up nearly 500% since 2009. There are more reasons to be sure, but not being able to negotiate is an important one.
So, outrage and disbelief are called for, yes. But not without clear, concrete action to back it up. As the new administration and new Congress get to work, we need to take on prescription drug price gouging. And the path forward is clear.
