Category: Prescription Drugs

The Governor's Task Force on Reducing Prescription Drug Prices wrapped up its meetings for the year last week, with plans to submit a final report on its work soon for Gov. Tony Evers to consider as he works on the state’s next budget. Read More

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., said he doesn’t have faith that politicians at the federal level will be able to fix drug pricing.

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A trio of state agencies tasked with working together to cut drug prices unveiled a modest plan in a recent report. Read More

Wisconsin joined a third lawsuit alleging that generic drugmakers are conspiring to raise prices, according to a Wednesday statement. Companies named in the lawsuit disputed the allegations and vowed to defend themselves. Read More

A state task force charged with developing policies that target high drug prices is still planning to have its recommendations to Gov. Tony Evers later this year. Read More

Insurers, pharmacy benefit managers and employers weighed in with their recommendations for drug pricing reform during a state task force meeting last week. Read More

Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., helped introduce a bipartisan bill this week aiming to close what she described as a loophole in federal law that has allowed drug companies to stifle competition. Read More