Advocacy Group Targets Congressman Over Drug Pricing Bill
February 15, 2024
Patients For Affordable Drugs Now (P4ADNow) has initiated a campaign against Rep. Don Davis (D-N.C.) through television ads, criticizing his support for legislation that could weaken Medicare’s drug price negotiating capabilities. As the lone Democrat in the House backing a bill proposed by Reps. Greg Murphy (R-N.C.) and Brett Guthrie (R-KY), Davis stands accused of favoring pharmaceutical companies over patients. This legislation aims to modify the Inflation Reduction Act by extending the period for pharma companies to avoid Medicare negotiations. Davis defends his position by emphasizing the importance of developing essential medical treatments. However, P4ADNow highlights Davis’ financial ties to the pharma industry and accuses him of betraying his campaign promise to combat high drug prices. This controversy unfolds as Medicare begins negotiating drug prices, a process scrutinized by lawmakers and the public, further intensified by recent Senate hearings on drug costs.
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[Source: MM+M, February 15th, 2024]
