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-17)

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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