#drug pricing

A letter from 124 patient groups urges the White House to make drugs more affordable—and spells out how it can do so.

Lower doses of some cancer drugs might be just as effective and less risky than what is currently prescribed by doctors.

The report found U.S. cancer patients spent $5.6 billion in out-of-pocket costs for cancer treatment in 2018.

Speciality drug prices are so costly that many patients skip or ration them.

Over 60 drugmakers raised prices an average of 5.8% on hundreds of drugs.

Oncologist wins Senate backing by a vote of 72 to 18.

People who paid more money out-of-pocket filled fewer prescriptions and had shorter overall survival.

A look at what the law says about buying prescription drugs from Canada.

Insurance companies can no longer implement harmful co-pay accumulator policies.

10 strategies to keep down the costs of cancer care

Specialty-tier drugs for multiple sclerosis, cancer and other conditions account for more than 20 percent of total spending in Part D plans.

He believes that America has the resources to make drugs and treatment more affordable for everyone.

Experts are questioning whether the groups’ financial ties could push them to put drugmakers’ interests ahead of the people they represent...

Advocating for yourself is the best medicine.

A cancer diagnosis often means extreme financial stress—and fights with insurance providers.

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before.