Senate Democrats call White House drug prices plan much too thin

Published June 26, 2018 10:01am ET



The White House’s efforts to combat high drug prices are falling short, according to a report released ahead of a planned appearance by the Trump administration’s top health official.

Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee released a report Tuesday outlining the drivers of high drug costs and how the Trump administration’s blueprint to combat the problem is inadequate. Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar is expected to testify before the committee about drug prices Tuesday.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.