Ep 104: Legislative Proposals Aimed at Rising Prescription Drug Costs

In this episode, Suzanne Spradley and Chase Cannon discuss rising prescription drug costs as a challenge for employers and consumers. Suzanne begins with an overview of the issue at a federal and state level, and then digs into state proposals addressing drug price transparency and affordability review boards. Chase and Suzanne then look at drug importation and other programs aimed at sourcing drugs in different countries, primarily Canada. Suzanne closes with a discussion on the role pharmacy benefit managers play in prescription drug pricing and costs.