Political Quotes

“the cost of medicine is a matter of concern to every Senator. Today, Senator Sununu and I have introduced legislation to take a fresh approach to holding down the cost of medicines in our country. Under our bipartisan legislation, the Federal Government would pay less for pharmaceuticals that are advertise when the Federal Government buys those medicines for Medicaid, the Veterans' Administration, the Department of Defense, and the Public Health Service. One can barely turn on the television or open a magazine these days without getting the hard sale on a hot new medicine. There is no doubt that medical science is making miracles for our citizens who need help with their health. For that, we are, of course, grateful. But the advent of advertising for prescription drugs presents pitfalls as well, not just for patients but for every American taxpayer. Senator Sununu and I introduced our legislation today because as the marketing gets savvier, the Federal Government needs to get smarter and contain costs wherever possible for these popular and expensive drugs. The fresh approach that Senator Sununu and I unveil today will amp up the Government's purchasing power on prescription drugs that are advertised directly to consumers. The Pharmaceutical Advertising and Prudent Purchasing Act will reduce drug costs for the beneficiaries of Medicaid and other Federal programs.…”