Topic in Focus: Prescription Drug Pricing

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Physicians back steps toward value-based drug pricing

Recent increases in prescription drug spending prompt exploration of innovative ways to cut drug costs.

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AMA supports changing the fundamentals of drug pricing

The AMA's new adopted policy establishes guiding principles for AMA advocacy efforts aimed at changing the fundamentals of prescription drug pricing

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Patients give voice to call for drug pricing transparency

A new website aims to bring needed transparency to skyrocketing drug prices and give patients the chance to tell their stories about how rising prices are affecting their health and finances.

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Join the campaign to promote transparency in drug prices

Discover the AMA grassroots campaign to promote transparency in drug prices.

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AMA launches campaign to hear patients stories on rising drug prices

The AMA launched TruthInRx.org, a website that aims to bring much-needed transparency to skyrocketing prescription drug prices.

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Identifying superbugs: HHS offers $20 million for faster tests

To combat superbugs, HHS recently announced a prize competition for new rapid, point-of-care laboratory diagnostic tests for drug-resistant bacteria.

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AMA applauds UN for taking step to combat antimicrobial resistance

"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"

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AMA urges EpiPen manufacturer to rein in exorbitant costs

"Statement attributable to: Andrew W. Gurman, M.D. President, American Medical Association"

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Physicians confront the rise of “smart drugs”

Safety concerns generated by a growing use of nootropics prompted the AMA to adopt new policy discouraging the nonmedical use of these prescription drugs for cognitive enhancement in healthy individuals.

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