Press Secretary Discusses AstraZeneca V. Becerra Case
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President Biden’s administration has won its third lawsuit against Big Pharma, which is trying to block Medicare from negotiating lower prescription drug prices for seniors. A district court in Delaware became the third to side with the Administration on the matter, fully deciding on the merits of the case. This comes after the passing of the Inflation Reduction Act, which Biden and Congressional Democrats have enacted as part of their fight to lower healthcare costs for Americans.
President Biden’s Efforts in Reducing Health Care Costs
President Biden, upon assuming office, had vowed to lower healthcare costs for US families. His promise was manifested in passing the Inflation Reduction Act, thanks to the support from Congressional Democrats. This groundbreaking law allows Medicare to negotiate reduced prescription drugs prices for seniors. However, it faced opposition from all Republicans in Congress.
The Battle Against Big Pharma
Big Pharma and its supporters have been filing lawsuits nationwide, aiming to prevent Medicare from procuring the best deal for American seniors. Recently, a district court in Delaware dismissed their attempts, marking the third district court to side with the Administration against challenges to the new prescription drug law. This is the first case to be fully decided on its merits.
Continuing Fight for Lower Prices
Despite Big Pharma’s constant legal maneuvers to hamper lower prices, the recent court victory is a significant milestone. President Biden remains committed to the fight to reduce drug costs for Americans.
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