Lamont, Baker tout similar plans to curb high drug costs
SUSAN HAIGH, Associated Press
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The Democratic governor of Connecticut and the Republican governor of Massachusetts joined forces Tuesday to publicly pitch similar legislative proposals for curbing prescription drug costs, plans that would financially penalize drug manufacturers for excessive price increases.
The governors contend their respective plans, which set price benchmarks that manufacturers would have to meet, will help consumers budget for the cost of medications and possibly lower the price of the medications over time.
“I think together we can make a difference and show the rest of the country how we can make the drug pricing a lot more predictable for some folks who need it,” said Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont. He noted Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker had proposed working together on drug pricing during a congratulatory phone call after Lamont was first elected in 2018.
Lamont, Baker tout similar plans to curb high drug costs
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After the Massachusetts governor suggested last week that people should question why vaccine manufacturers had “not delivered” in recent months on the promised levels of doses, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) accused Baker of “attacking the very people who are doing everything they can to end this pandemic.”
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“Biopharmaceutical researchers have worked tirelessly over the last year to research and develop treatments and vaccines for COVID-19,” Priscilla VanderVeer, the vice president of public affairs for PhRMA, said in a statement, which was first reported by the State House News Service. Advertisement
“Instead of recognizing the tremendous progress that has been made, Governor Baker is attacking the very people who are doing everything they can to end this pandemic – many of whom call Massachusetts home,” VanderVeer said. “Rather than playing a blame game, Gov. Baker should take a lesson from his c