The rising cost of prescription drug prices continues to make headlines, and Michiganders are encouraged to help find solutions. AARP Michigan is hosting two upcoming Prescription Drug Community Conversations next Monday. AARP Associate State Director for Communications Mark Hornbeck explains that the annual average cost of a brand-name drug has more than tripled over the past decade, outpacing inflation by roughly 400%.
“Drug companies are making billions in profits off seniors and other hard-working Americans. No one should have to choose between buying groceries and the medicine. It’s time to crack down on drug companies for charging Americans the highest prices in the world for the medicines they need.”
The community conversations will include two state representatives. Fowlerville Republican Hank Vaupel [[ voh-pell ]] will be on hand at the Crystal Gardens Banquet Center in Howell, and Democrat Kevin Hertel will attend the event at Lakeview High School in his hometown of St. Clair Shores. More information can be found at the website of the AARP of Michigan.
