Everyone should be able to access and afford the medication they need in order to live the healthiest life possible.

As drug prices have risen, insurers are shifting costs to consumers, and families are suffering, unable to afford the medications they need. This is putting families across the country at risk for poor health outcomes because outrageously high drug prices are preventing them from maintaining their health. We cannot be silent as this continues.

To lower drug prices for everyone, Congress needs to allow Medicare to negotiate drug prices, end monopoly control of drug prices by corporations and help people afford out-of-pocket costs!

Congress’ top priority must be to address the outrageous list prices that manufacturers charge, which drive up costs throughout the system. Additional policies to bring prices under control should fix problems throughout the supply chain. The repercussions are horrendous when our loved ones skip medication. Whether they have diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, or other chronic conditions, skipping medication can lead to deteriorating health and even premature death.

It’s time for everyone to work together to rein in rising prescription drug prices so we can improve the health and save the lives of countless Americans.

Matt Cornell

Durango