Pricing of Pharmaceuticals
The WSMA opposes price caps or price setting. The Legislature, or other
government bodies, should not set or fix prices for prescription drugs or
any other health care service beyond its own specific programs. (EC 9/00)
(Reaffirmed A-23)
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Abbreviations for House of Delegates report origination:
EC – Executive Committee; BT – Board of Trustees; CPA – Council on
Professional Affairs; JC – Judicial Council; CHS – Community and Health
Services