the issue that we are discussing today is of huge consequence to the American people.
Generic drugs are critically important to the American people.
Let us be clear that these huge increases in generic drug prices not only drive up healthcare prices throughout America, which is a huge iss...
The bill we are introducing will require generic drug companies to provide a rebate to Medicaid if their drug prices rise faster than inflat...
this has been an enormously helpful development in alleviating illness and suffering.
I personally use the inhaler version of this drug myself, so I know how important it is for people with asthma and other lung conditions.
According to Medicare and Medicaid data, between July 2013 and July 2014, half of all generic drugs went up in price.
We, in the Congress of the United States, do not have the right to remain silent on this issue.
more than one out of four Americans do not fill their prescriptions because they cannot afford the cost.
Totally absurd situation.
drug prices in this country are, by far, the highest in the world.
We have heard from patients, doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, providers, and group purchasing organizations--all raising the alarm.
Thank you very much.
You think that consumers all over this country should be worrying about this trend.
This will no doubt be a very difficult hearing because of what we are going to be touching on today: what happens to the men and women who c...
We need to know that they are hurting and they need to know that we are there for them.
I was very happy to support an amendment that makes telemedicine available for active military anywhere in this country.
When people are hurting, they should be able to get the help they need.
