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As many of you know, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump has undertaken several efforts to lower drug prices for all consumers. (1/6)
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From closing the doughnut hole a year early for brand-name #Medicare Part D drugs to banning gag clauses, which prohibit pharmacists from disclosing cheaper drug options to consumers, I can assure you that Congress & the Administration are committed to lowering drug prices. (2/6)
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However, despite the steps we’ve taken to increase competition and choice in the name of driving down drug prices, the cost of
#prescription#drugs are still incredibly expensive. (3/6)Show this thread -
The HHS Secretary established a working group to study the importation of drugs from foreign countries, and the group has been working for a year on a plan to allow targeted and safe importation in the future. (5/6)
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I’ve long believed individuals should be able to import a controlled number of drugs from abroad for their own personal use, and this action plan represents a step forward toward lower drug prices, increased competition, innovation, and better standards for patient care. (6/6)
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No they aren’t. Drug prices have continued to use throughout the presidency.
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