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NEW REPORT: The Truth About Pfizer
WASHINGTON, DC – Ahead of Pfizer’s plan to raise the prices of 41 drugs tomorrow, Patients For Affordable Drugs released a new report that examines the toll Pfizer’s price hikes have on patients, explores Pfizer’s history of price increases, and demonstrates how Big Pharma executives are rewarded for hiking prices. “Pfizer could be a leader in […]
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STATEMENT: The Insulin Cartel Raises Prices in January 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to today’s news that Sanofi and Novo Nordisk raised prices on insulin products by about 5 percent each in January, David Mitchell, a cancer patient and the founder of Patients For Affordable Drugs, issued the following statement: “For millions of Americans, insulin is like water –– it is required for […]
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Meet January’s Drug Price Fighting Heroes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every month, Patients For Affordable Drugs highlights two Price Fighting Heroes taking notable action in the fight to lower prescription drug prices. This month, P4AD is pleased to recognize Sen. Amy Klobuchar from Minnesota and Patient Advocate Leah Clark from Wisconsin for their relentless efforts to stand up to Big Pharma and […]
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STATEMENT: New Year, New Prescription Drug Price Hikes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to news that more than three dozen drugmakers raised the prices on hundreds of prescription drugs Jan. 1, Ben Wakana, Executive Director of Patients For Affordable Drugs, issued the following statement: “We’re two days into the New Year, and drug corporations couldn’t wait any longer to unleash another round of price […]
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New Documentary Sheds Light on America’s Drug Pricing Crisis
WASHINGTON, DC— Patients For Affordable Drugs is pleased to support the release of a new documentary on America’s drug pricing crisis, “DRUG$: The Price We Pay.” The film will be released on Dec. 15 and will be available on Amazon, YouTube, and the film’s website. The documentary features lawmakers, academic experts, and patients discussing the […]
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Meet December’s Drug Price Fighting Heroes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Every month, Patients For Affordable Drugs highlights two Price Fighting Heroes taking notable action in the fight to lower prescription drug prices. This month, P4AD is pleased to recognize Oregon state Sen. Dennis Linthicum and Patient Advocate Ann Neilson for their relentless efforts to stand up to Big Pharma and help Americans […]
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Statement on Drug Price Fixing Investigation
WASHINGTON, D.C — In response to the news that 16 generic drug companies are being investigated as part of an antitrust lawsuit alleging price fixing, Patients For Affordable Drugs Executive Director Ben Wakana issued the following statement: “Price fixing by generic manufacturers is illegal, and patients are suffering because of rising prices. Attorneys general must fully investigate […]
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Meet November’s Drug Price Fighting Heroes
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Patients For Affordable Drugs is pleased to announce November’s price fighting heroes: Nevada State Sen. Yvanna Cancela and patient advocate Elizabeth Rowley. Cancela and Rowley have used their platforms as a lawmaker and patient advocate, respectively, to push for policies to lower insulin prices at a critical time for people living […]