As prescription drugs become increasingly expensive, the issue of unsustainable drug pricing is quickly becoming a central focus of the 2016 Presidential election. Last week, the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing brought together policy experts and voters to discuss potential solutions during a panel discussion at Drake University. Read More
What The Candidates Are Saying… As the 2016 presidential race heats up,… Read More
Join the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing for a panel discussion on the issue of skyrocketing prescription drug prices and broader challenges ahead for Iowa and the U.S. health care system. Read More
“Just as consumers are feeling the unsustainable cost pressure on prescription medications, so are the hospitals that purchase these essential, lifesaving prescription drugs for our patients in our care,” said Chip Kahn, President and CEO of the Federation of American Hospitals. Read More
Express Scripts has reached deals to cover two costly new cholesterol drugs and expects to spend roughly $750 million on them next year. Read More
"The approval of Repatha is another example of a breakthrough medication with a too high price tag. With several game-changing medications in the pipeline, we need to address the underlying issue of how these prices are set from the start before they hit the market.” Read More
PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release August 20, 2015 Contact: John Rother… Read More
A recent study of over 2,500 voters in Iowa, South Carolina and New Hampshire found that prescription drug prices are becoming a hot political issue in these early primary states. The study was conducted by Morning Consult on behalf of the Campaign for Sustainable Rx Pricing. Read More
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kara Batt (571) 239-6547 [email protected] ####… Read More
May 13, 2015 New Drug Report Reveals Drug Costs Top $50,000/year for Over Half… Read More
Reaction from National Coalition on Health Care President and CEO John Rother… Read More