Getting prescription drug costs under control is a critical part of health reform.
Some "biologic" drugs, often used to treat cancers, cost up to $10,000 a month!
...and the big drug companies are fighting tooth and nail to keep it that way.
Tell Congress that health reform must include a path to cheaper biologic drugs.
Imagine your prescription drugs cost $10,000... every month.
Some drugs called biologics, often used to treat serious illnesses like multiple sclerosis, diabetes and cancer, do – and the drug companies have fought for years to keep cheaper, generic versions of these powerful drugs off the market!
If we're going to get serious about reducing health care costs nationwide, we've got to have more sensible policies when it comes to bringing down drug prices.
But Congress is hearing from drug companies and their lobbyists every day because they don't want prices to decrease. It's up to us to make sure these special interests don’t win this crucial fight!
Tell Congress that health reform must fix the high cost of biologic prescription drugs.
These drug companies and their allies say that they deserve to make a big profit because they developed the drugs. Don't get me wrong: No one wants to deny them the ability to receive a fair profit. But they want exclusive control of these drugs for over a decade.
It's just not fair to deny financial relief for the millions of patients who rely on these drugs for survival, but are forced to pay outrageous prices month after month.
Congress needs to start listening to the people who are paying the high prices instead of the companies charging them.
Ask Congress to fight for reform that will lower prescription drug costs.
It's the right thing to do and the right time to do it. Thank you for doing all you can to help us achieve health reform.
Sincerely,
Barry Jackson
AARP Online Advocacy Manager
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