Healthy Skepticism Library item: 7808

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Publication type: Journal Article

Young D.
Drug industry sues states over prescription programs for low-income residents.
Am J Health Syst Pharm 2002 Mar 1; 59:(5):408
http://www.ajhp.org/cgi/pmidlookup?view=reprint&pmid=11887405

Abstract:

A lawsuit filed by the Pharmaceutical Manufacturer’s Association (PhRMA) against the states of Michigan, Florida, Maine, and Vermont to stop them from requiring drug manufacturers to negotiate prices on prescription drugs for low-income patients receiving Medicare is summarized, and the circumstances that have led to the suit are discussed.

Keywords:
Drug Costs/legislation & jurisprudence* Drug Industry/economics* Drug Industry/legislation & jurisprudence* Florida Humans Maine Medicaid/legislation & jurisprudence Michigan Social Class Vermont