Drug companies are pushing the limits on prescription drug prices across the board. Six-figure price tags on old and new drugs have become commonplace, specialty drugs and generic drugs see similar pricing jumps and prices for orphan drugs regularly reach above $300,000.
This dangerous trend has already cut into state budgets and, if it continues unchecked, will threaten health care affordability for everyone. California families deserve better.
Send Sophia to college or fight mom's leukemia?
Four-Year University = $140,000
Send Sophia to college or fight mom’s leukemia?
Leukemia Treatment = $140,000
Treat your diabetes or feed your family?
Groceries = $900/month
Treat your diabetes or feed your family?
Insulin = $900/month
Keep the lights on or treat Jacob's asthma?
Utilities = $300/month
Keep the lights on or treat Jacob’s asthma?
Inhaler = $300/month
Pay your rent or lower Dad's cholesterol?
Rent = $1,160/month
Pay your rent or lower Dad’s cholesterol?
Treatment = $1,160/month