prescription drug prices

The White House says it will take over patents of federally funded drugs priced too high.

Drugs don’t work if people can’t afford them. That’s the motto repeated by Maryland Health Care for All! ahead of the 2024 legislative session. The coalition is garnering support to reduce prescription drug costs.

Legislation is expected next year to expand payment limit authority.

The board is aware that other states are watching it as a model to reduce drug costs.

The board is likely to start its work this fall.

Despite a funding veto by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan, the Maryland Prescription Drug Price Affordability Board is back on track with big plans in 2023.

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The General Assembly wrapped up its 439th session Monday night in Annapolis, and for the first time since 2003, Michael Busch wasn’t overseeing the House…

The state Senate has given preliminary approval to legislation aimed at tamping down on prescription drug costs. But the Senate version is significantly…

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