Paul Ryan hints at compromise for drug prices bill

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., said a compromise is in the works for a bill that aims to lower drug prices by helping generic competitors make cheaper alternatives.

Ryan said Thursday at an event at the law firm BakerHostetler that a compromise could be reached by committees working on the CREATES Act, which would clamp down on drug companies that delay generic competition. The legislation has not advanced in Congress despite strong bipartisan support. His comments were reported by several outlets.