US EditionCal Thomas: The High Price of Drugs
- President Trump issued an Executive Order on Monday to lower U.S. drug prices and increase pricing transparency for Americans.
- This action responds to reports that U.S. Drug prices are nearly three times higher than in 33 comparable countries worldwide.
- Keytruda, used for melanoma, costs $10,800 to $15,200 per dose in the U.S. But about $4,100 in Germany, a 73 percent reduction under the EO.
- Senator Bernie Sanders said, "I agree with President Trump" but urged supporting legislation to make the price reductions permanent and effective.
- With collaboration among Congress, the judiciary, and the pharmaceutical sector, the Executive Order and forthcoming legislation have the potential to make prescription medications more affordable for close to 58 million Americans.
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Op-Ed: Is there anyone who thinks prescription drug prices in America are about right?
President Trump has elevated an issue Democrats have been jawboning about for years. On Monday the president issued an Executive Order (EO) he says will decrease the cost of drugs in America and lead to increased transparency about how pharmaceutical…
The News-Herald
Cal Thomas: The high price of drugs
Is there anyone who thinks prescription drug prices in America are about right? President Trump has elevated an issue Democrats have been jawboning about for years. On Monday the president issued an Executive Order (EO) he says will decrease the cost of drugs in America and lead to increased transparency about how pharmaceutical companies set prices. As noted by Forbes.com: “Drug prices in America are nearly three times the price of those in 33 …
Henry Herald
CAL THOMAS: The high price of drugs
Is there anyone who thinks prescription drug prices in America are about right?
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