State Initiatives to Control Medication Costs—Can Transparency Legislation Help?

Sarpatwari A, Avorn J, Kesselheim AS - New England Journal of Medicine

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State-level drug pricing transparency legislation, requiring manufacturers to disclose R&D costs and justify price increases, may provide valuable insight into pricing decisions, but are unlikely to meaningfully address the drivers of prescription drug spending.

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