Michigan Dems continue to deliver on lower costs for Michiganders
LANSING — Today, the state Senate voted to pass legislation creating the Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) to take on the sky-high prescription drug costs that burden families and hurt Michigan’s middle class. With the help of experts, this nonpartisan board will help to reign in the egregious costs of prescription drugs that force families to choose between their health and putting food on the table.
“Today, I am proud of Michigan Democrats in the Senate who are standing up to greedy drug companies and fighting to lower costs for middle-class Michiganders,” said Chair of the Michigan Democratic Party Lavora Barnes. “Despite Republican opposition, we are one step closer to holding drugmakers accountable for their price gouging and record-high profits at the expense of Michiganders.”
The Prescription Drug Affordability Board would increase the affordability of medications while making the process more transparent and holding bad actors accountable, as well as addressing the access issues that plague the system. This bill is a huge win for Michiganders, and it is now one step closer to being a reality.
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