Transparency is a first step in bringing down drug costs for American seniors, families

The Hill

21 November 2019 - Wherever I go — be it to school events, county fairs, town halls, or even the grocery store, my neighbors and constituents share the same serious concern. 

Prescription drug prices keep going up, and families across our district don’t know how they can afford them. Hardworking Americans are making real decisions about how and whether to fill prescriptions and whether to prioritize their health or their finances. The consequences are dire, and Congress must take action.

During an August roundtable on the issue of prescription drug costs in our district, I heard from those with chronic conditions about the debilitating prices of lifesaving medications. I heard from young families who are rationing their insulin between parents and kids. And I heard from local pharmacists who repeatedly experience the heartbreaking moment when a patient simply can’t afford their medication and walks away from the counter.

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