WASHINGTON, DC – Sen. Amy Klobuchar is continuing a push to lower prescription drug costs — especially for seniors.
Klobuchar is advocating for legislation that requires Medicare to negotiate for less expensive drugs from drug companies. She says people “would be shocked to know that Medicare is banned from negotiating right now, whereas the Veterans Administration does negotiate” with drug companies, resulting in lower costs for veterans.
Klobuchar says U.S. consumers pay the highest drug prices in the world. She and fellow Minnesota Senator Tina Smith are joining leaders of AARP Friday to discuss progress being made in trying to lower costs.