Friday, March 21, 2025

President Biden, Harris To Slash Prices Of Drugs For Senior Citizens

In a significant triumph for the Biden-Harris administration, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have announced a historic agreement with pharmaceutical companies to slash the prices of 10 crucial medications for senior citizens.

This landmark deal is expected to bring substantial relief to older Americans, who will save a collective $1.5 billion, while the Medicare federal health insurance program will reap savings of $6 billion in the first year alone.

The agreement, hailed as a major economic victory, is a testament to the administration’s unwavering commitment to tackling the exorbitant cost of living in the United States.

By reducing the prices of essential drugs, including treatments for diabetes, heart failure, and blood clots, the Biden-Harris administration is taking a significant step towards ensuring that healthcare is more accessible and affordable for all.

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Vice President Harris emphasized the administration’s dedication to fighting for the well-being of the American people, stating, “President Biden and I will never stop fighting for the health, wellbeing, and financial stability of the American people.”

This deal is a shining example of that pledge in action.

As the Biden-Harris administration continues to push for greater competition in the healthcare industry, addressing consolidation and anticompetitive practices, this groundbreaking agreement sets a precedent for future efforts to curb the high cost of prescription drugs.

With this deal, the administration is sending a clear message: it will not tolerate price gouging and will take bold action to protect the interests of the American people.

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