Florida Wants To Import Medicine From Canada. But How Would That Work?
A new law would let the state make bulk purchases of prescription drugs from Canada. But it still faces hurdles that could keep it from becoming reality.
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Drug Industry Middlemen To Be Questioned By Senate Committee
The Senate Finance Committee will hear Tuesday from executives from the biggest pharmacy benefit managers. Confidential rebates paid to the PBMs are expected to draw scrutiny.
Express Scripts Takes Steps To Cut Insulin's Price To Patients
As congressional lawmakers continue to turn up the heat on drugmakers, insurers and middlemen over the price of many medicines, one player says it will limit patients' share of the cost of insulin.
American Travelers Seek Cheaper Prescription Drugs In Mexico And Beyond
Faced with high U.S. prices for prescription drugs, some Americans cross the border to buy insulin pens and other meds. At least 1 insurer reimburses flights to the border to make such purchases easy.
House Democrats Play Catch-Up On Agenda After Shutdown
Democrats say they plan to follow through on the campaign pledges to protect health care and close the gender pay gap. With the shutdown over, they plan to push legislation and prove they can govern.