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Should the government eliminate price caps on generic drugs?

Generic drugs are non-brand-name medications that are typically cheaper because they are produced after the original drug’s patent expires. Price caps limit how much pharmaceutical companies can charge for these generic versions, aiming to keep them affordable for patients. Proponents argue that removing price caps promotes market competition, can spur innovation in the generic drug market, and may lead to better supply and availability. Opponents argue that eliminating caps could result in significant price increases, putting essential medications out of reach for low-income or uninsured patients.

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 @B3PT2FV from Oklahoma  answered…5 days5D

I don't believe in traditional western medicine as the solution for many ailments, but i guess for certain drugs that do actually benefit more than harm, I think we should keep the price caps

  @Sablevarg from Missouri  answered…5 days5D

No. and they should price cap brand-name as well. These companies receive subsidies from the government, they should have a hand in pricing.

 @B3HQLYW from Oklahoma  answered…1wk1W

No, if you remove the price cap it will cause these companies to raise prices just like name brand medications.

 @B358HGZ from Illinois  answered…3wks3W

There is a bigger problem with our current healthcare system. The fact that insurance companies and third party benefit managers control the pricing is the problem.

 @B2K4SB7 from South Dakota  answered…2mos2MO

No, the price of medication is outrageous and this would make many needed medicine too expensive for lower income or under-insure people.

 @B2K369H from Oklahoma  answered…2mos2MO

If they are dangerous, then yes they should be eliminated. If not, then no, it shouldn't be an issue.

 @B2JRN7Q from Ohio  answered…2mos2MO

I think the only good rug is weed because you cant die or intoxicate from it like others and some need it for medication

 @B2JLP77from Pennsylvania  answered…2mos2MO

yes and no because then thats how drugs get out on the street but also the people that really need it wouldn't be able to afford it and will have to chosen between medicine or other bills

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