Bernie Sanders Supports Drug Cost Reduction Efforts, Calls for Stronger Measures

Senator Bernie Sanders has long been an advocate for lowering prescription drug prices in the United States. While he supports recent initiatives aimed at reducing these costs, he emphasizes the need for more comprehensive reforms.

In a recent development, Sanders endorsed President Joe Biden's executive order directing drugmakers to lower prescription drug costs. However, he called for stronger actions to ensure more significant reductions in drug prices.

Sanders has also introduced legislation alongside Senator Amy Klobuchar to cut the price of prescription drugs under Medicare by requiring Medicare to pay no more than the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for prescription drugs. This move aims to leverage the government's purchasing power to negotiate lower prices.

Furthermore, Sanders has been vocal about the high costs of specific medications. He criticized pharmaceutical companies like Novo Nordisk for the significantly higher U.S. prices of drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy compared to other countries. Sanders argued that these prices could potentially bankrupt Medicare and emphasized the need for price reductions. Barron's

In collaboration with President Biden, Sanders has highlighted efforts to lower "outrageous" prescription drug costs, emphasizing the bipartisan nature of this issue and the shared goal of making medications more affordable for Americans.

Overall, while acknowledging recent steps taken to address high drug prices, Senator Sanders continues to push for more aggressive measures to ensure affordable access to essential medications for all Americans.