Lucas,
In 2014, some Members of Congress launched an investigation on the escalating
costs of prescription drugs, and released information showing staggering
price increases for ten generic medicines, with increases ranging between
388% and over 8,000% over just a one year period.
Eight-THOUSAND-percent.
That's like going to the grocery store and finding that a dozen eggs,
which usually cost about $3, now cost about $240. And at least you can
choose not to buy the eggs. For patients that need these prescription
drugs, they have to pay the increase or risk death.
These price increases, which we've seen in the brand-name and generic
drug markets, have gone on long enough. There's a plan in Congress right now to fix this problem. We have
to get it done.
Will you click here, add your name, and demand Congress act to bring down
prescription drug prices?
I've been traveling around a lot lately, talking to a lot of people
worried about their health care. Wherever I go, in Minnesota or elsewhere,
one of the main concerns I hear is drug prices.
How am I supposed to afford my prescriptions? What happens if I lose health
coverage? What are we doing to stop the drug companies from gouging us?
All good questions. Instead of trying to jam through an ACA repeal that
will take health care away, Congress should be focused on bringing prescription
drug costs down.
It's 100% doable. My colleagues and I are committed to doing it. We
need to know that you are, too.
Join us by adding your name.
Thanks!
Al