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Supporters push for prescription drug affordability board
Clip: 12/6/2021 | 4m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
Board would review prescription affordability and set limits on cost of medications
Lawmakers, advocates and concerned citizens spoke out Monday at the State House in support of legislation that would create an Independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Supporters say the board would hold Big Pharma more accountable and institute more transparency around the cost of prescription drugs.
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Supporters push for prescription drug affordability board
Clip: 12/6/2021 | 4m 8sVideo has Closed Captions
Lawmakers, advocates and concerned citizens spoke out Monday at the State House in support of legislation that would create an Independent Prescription Drug Affordability Board. Supporters say the board would hold Big Pharma more accountable and institute more transparency around the cost of prescription drugs.
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