Biden’s State Of The Union Will Mention Drug Prices, But Not Outline Any New Plans
Executive Summary
President’s address to Congress expected to urge action on the provisions in the stalled Build Back Better legislation as part of a call to address inflation – though whether the speech will include the “i-word” remains unclear. PhRMA emphasizes that drug prices are stable.
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