Evers announces picks for prescription drug pricing task force Sean Kirkby 5 years ago This generic drug used to treat hypothyroidism has risen dramatically in price in recent years. The cost of levothyroxine is now 231 percent higher than in 2011. Gov. Tony Evers announced his appointments Monday to a task force seeking to reduce drug prices.To access this content, you must purchase a Premium membership, or log in if you are a member.