On the recordMay 8, 2002
The time has certainly come for us to implement a real prescription drug plan for seniors. The Craigs suffer from a combination of diseases, including diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. His medication runs around $450 each month. They pay a total of $1,300 a month for prescription drugs and receive a mere $700 in Social Security. However, their overwhelming pharmacy bills have effectively ruined any chance of worry-free retirement because most of their savings has already been used on medication. This is just one example of the unnecessary hardships our citizens are facing due to overpriced prescription drugs. The issue of an affordable prescription drug plan for seniors is not just going to go away, and folks like John and Ann Craig are going to continue to spend their life savings on medication.
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