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“Lilly’s changes also come as lawmakers and patient advocates pressure drugmakers to do something about soaring prices.” RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians for Affordable Medicine — a coalition of small businesses, doctors, local governments, patient advocates, faith leaders, and grassroots supporters — today released the following statement in response to drugmaker Eli Lilly’s decision to cap the cost …

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Bill passed Virginia Senate with significant bipartisan support but was blocked by Republicans in House Subcommittee RICHMOND, Va. — In case you missed it, over the past week, the Virginian-Pilot and VPM both profiled Virginians who are struggling with high prescription drug costs. Jenaya Moore, a VCU graduate student with asthma, and Jillian Goodwin, a cystic fibrosis patient and advocate from Norfolk, both …

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RICHMOND, Va.  — In the wake of legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) being defeated by the House of Delegates, the Virginians for Affordable Medicine coalition today celebrated the progress made this session as the coalition builds on this momentum as support for the PDAB grows across Virginia. Below are the top five takeaways …

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Bill Had Passed Senate With Strong Bipartisan Support 82% of Virginians, Wide Bipartisan Majorities Support Establishment of a Prescription Drug Affordability Board  RICHMOND, Va.  — Today, the House Commerce and Energy Special Subcommittee #5 voted to put big pharmaceutical companies’ interests above those of Virginians who depend on life-saving medicine. The bill, Senator Chap Petersen’s (D-Fairfax) SB 957, would have …

House Subcommittee Votes to Kill Bipartisan-Backed Bill To Lower Prescription Drug Prices for All Virginians Read More »

“Here’s a better idea, if the governor and, more specifically, his Republican teammates in the General Assembly, want to help the state’s residents pay their bills: Do something about prescription drugs.” RICHMOND, Va.  — Today, the editorial board of the Free Lance-Star — which covers news in Fredericksburg, Stafford, Spotsylvania, King George, Caroline, Orange, and Culpeper — published an …

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A Prescription Drug Affordability Board Would Lower Costs of Medicine for Hardworking Virginians  RICHMOND, Va.  — In media outlets across the Commonwealth, legislators from Southwest Virginia, Central Virginia and Hampton Roads all recently expressed their support for SB 957, the legislation to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board. The board would comprise a small, independent group of health …

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Delegates Will Be Scored on Their Votes on 5 Affordability Bills That Passed Senate   RICHMOND, Va. — Freedom Virginia — a non-partisan, non-profit organization dedicated to building a Commonwealth where all families have the financial freedom to thrive — today announced the top five post-crossover votes on which it will evaluate delegates in its …

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Legislation championed by Democrats will make major change for Virginia families   RICHMOND, Va. — As the General Assembly marks the midpoint of the 2023 legislative session with crossover today, Freedom Virginia is highlighting key pieces of legislation that will make life more affordable for hardworking Virginians who are battling rising costs across the Commonwealth.  …

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Bill to Create Prescription Drug Affordability Board Passes 26-13 with Strong Bipartisan Support   RICHMOND, Va. — Virginians for Affordable Medicine — a coalition of small businesses, doctors, local governments, patient advocates, faith leaders, and grassroots supporters — today commended the Senate for voting to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which will lower the cost of prescription …

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