We have to keep the pressure up on lowering prescription drug prices!
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Call your U.S. Representatives NOW to tell them to support H.R. 3, the
Lower Drug Costs Now Act!
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Dear Friend,
Prescription drug prices are continuing to rise and many families are
struggling to afford life-saving medicines.
In a recent survey, by the Kaiser Family Foundation, about a quarter of
Americans said they’ve had trouble paying for a prescription. [1] A
QUARTER! It doesn’t have to be this way. There are solutions and our
government can fix this. Thankfully, more and more people (across party
lines) support government action to help cut the cost of medications—so
now we have the momentum to make Congress take action!
[ [link removed] ]**We can’t let up! Can you call your U.S. Representatives NOW to ask
them to support H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act!
It’s a critical time to make our voices heard as Congress is currently
considering legislation that would begin to lower prescription drug
prices!
What’s the deal? Congress has created a flawed system that allows
pharmaceutical companies to abuse patent monopolies and price gouge
patients on life-saving medicines. In addition, unlike in most high-income
countries, these monopolies are not counterbalanced by a strong
coordinated purchasing strategy by the government to lower costs. [2] As a
result, pharmaceutical companies have shifted their focus to increasing
profits, as there is no real government effort to rein in prescription
drug prices.
As recommended by the Coalition for Fair Drug Prices, a top priority for
action must be to address outrageous list prices that manufacturers
charge, which drive costs throughout the system. Additional policies to
bring costs and prices under control should ultimately encompass the
entire supply chain, including wholesale distributors, PBMs, insurers and
other payers, and retail pharmacies. [5]
[ [link removed] ]H.R. 3 would be a huge help to our nation in lowering costs for
medications people need to stay healthy. Join me in calling Congress to
support this important piece of legislation!
As drug prices have risen, insurers are shifting costs to consumers and
families are being impacted most. Across the country, families are facing
poor health outcomes due to drug prices preventing them from being able to
access and afford the medication they need to maintain their health. [3]
As of January of 2019, the prices on more than 250 prescription drugs
increased by 6 percent or more. [4]
Kaiser Family Foundation found that 3 in 10 people across the country skip
doses or refrain from filling prescriptions altogether due to high costs
[6]. The repercussions are horrendous, leading to deteriorating conditions
for family members as they try to treat diabetes, high blood pressure,
cholesterol, and other chronic conditions. Lives are at stake.
Prescription drug prices are consistently higher in the United States,
with Americans paying at least three times more for prescriptions. [7]
[ [link removed] ]*Join me in calling Congress NOW. Tell your U.S. Representative to
support H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act.
Everyone should be able to access and afford the medication they need in
order to live a healthy, productive life. We cannot stand silent as this
continues.
The more people who speak out, the bigger our impact. Please take a moment
to forward our action link to your friends and family and share our action
link on social media:
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Together we are a powerful voice for the health of families.
- Felicia, Tasmiha, Donna and the whole MomsRising / MamásConPoder team
[1] NPR, Poll: [ [link removed] ]Americans Support Government Action To Curb
Prescription Drug Prices
[2] [ [link removed] ]Community Catalyst, Addressing Out of Control Prescription Drug
Prices - Federal and State Strategies
[3]: U.S. PIRG, [ [link removed] ]The Real Price of Medications
[4]: Ibid
[5]: Families USA, [ [link removed] ]Coalition for Fair Drug Prices: Statement of
Principles
[6]: Kaiser Family Foundation, KFF Health Tracking Poll – [ [link removed] ]February
2019: Prescription Drugs
[7] Community Catalyst, [ [link removed] ]Addressing Out of Control Prescription Drug
Prices - Federal and State Strategies
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