FDA chief on new plan to lower prescription drug prices

FDA chief on new plan to lower prescription drug prices

Dr. Martin Makary joins The Lead

FDA Chief: Trump Takes on Big Pharma’s “Great American Rip-Off”

President Trump is launching one of the boldest efforts yet to slash prescription drug prices—and FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary says the days of American patients getting “ripped off” are coming to an end. In an interview with Laura Ingraham, Makary explained that pharmaceutical companies have taken advantage of the U.S. market for decades. “This is the first day where you’ve seen a major world leader call them out,” he said, crediting Trump…

Financial News Network - Prescription drug prices still surging despite efforts by federal government

The cost of prescription drugs have risen rapidly despite policymakers pledging to fix the issue. They climbed nearly 40% since 2014, according to data from GoodRx.Read More …