New proposed legislation would lower prescription drug prices
U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says drug manufacturers continue to increase the price of their drugs despite one in four Americans unable to afford them. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 7:16 PM EDT May 3, 2021
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is calling for passage of a package of three bills that would reduce the cost of prescription drugs. She announced the package of bills in Niagara Falls on Monday.
The bills would also ensure everyone can access the medicine they need.
Gillibrand says over the years, prescription drug costs have become increasingly unaffordable, particularly for older Americans who account for one in four Niagara County residents, who rely on Medicare yet still struggle to afford medications on fixed incomes. She said drug manufacturers continue to increase the price of their drugs despite one in four Americans unable to afford their medication