#Politics From #NYTimes: #Biden administration announces first ten drugs selected for #Medicare price reduction.
I'm on Xarelto, which made the list. It's $400 every three months. 😊
A reminder that congressional Republicans voted against lowering drug prices for seniors. 🤬
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/29/us/politics/medicare-drug-pricing-negotiations.html
@WordsmithFL Stephen, I hope you save money. Life is short, don't forget to do something cool with some of the savings. ☮️
@MidnightRider My doctor put me on Xarelto a couple years ago after I got a stent. I've complained about the cost, but no generic is available.
As the average life span continues to expand, this will be increasingly important to those who are eligible for Medicare.
I expect this to be a big deal in the 2024 election, since all congressional Republicans opposed it. Not to mention repealing Roe V. Wade ...