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Proposed Rebate Rule Is Serious Step Forward

WASHINGTON, D.C. — In light of the news that Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar proposed a new rule to end the safe harbor protections for rebates in government prescription drug programs, Patients For Affordable Drugs founder and cancer patient, David Mitchell, issued the following statement: “The proposed rule is a serious step forward. It […]

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Pfizer Hiked 40 Drug Prices; Here are 3 Patient Stories

WASHINGTON, DC — Next week, Congress will hold a hearing to investigate, among other things, Pfizer’s price hikes on more than three dozen drugs. Patients For Affordable Drugs tracked down the list of drugs that increased in price this month (data below), and we wanted to share three stories from patients who take those drugs. […]

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Statement on Pfizer Raising the Prices of 41 Drugs

WASHINGTON, DC –– In response to Pfizer’s price hikes on 41 drugs taking effect today, David Mitchell, a cancer patient and the founder of Patients For Affordable Drugs, issued the following statement: “To Pfizer, patients aren’t people –– we’re a payday. Instead of raising prices, Pfizer should lower prices on existing drugs by 1 percent […]

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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 […]