Uncovering the truth behind drug pricing
A patient’s ability to afford and access prescriptions is the cornerstone of an efficient health care system. Unfortunately, drug prices seem to increase every year with no explanation, putting treatments out of reach for patients.
20% of Americans
report that they or a family member have skipped meds or cut them in half because drugs are so expensive.
Our stance
Drug price negotiations happen between pharmaceutical companies, pharmacy benefit managers and insurers behind closed doors, with little public oversight. This opaque process allows the negotiators to prioritize maximizing profits over keeping medication affordable for patients. It’s time we raise our voice and call on Congress to increase transparency in drug pricing.
Our effort
Our goal is to amplify the devastating impacts this lack of transparency has on our health care system to get the attention of Congress. We’re collecting stories about how our current system:
- Places unnecessary barriers between patients and physicians.
- Puts treatments out of reach for patients.
- Deteriorates public health in the United States.
Discover their stories
Visit TruthinRx to read harrowing stories about how the lack of drug price transparency impacts our health care system.