We also need to lower the cost of prescription drugs, and I have introduced the bipartisan Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs by encouraging competition and increasing access to biosimilars.
The candidate will work to lower the cost of prescription drugs by increasing access to biosimilars and encouraging competition.
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Evidence
Rep. Fitzpatrick announced the Fair Drug Prices For Kids Act, saying it would let states purchase medications for standalone CHIP programs at the Medicaid best price and ensure families have access to prescription drugs at the lowest price offered.
Fitzpatrick said his Health Insurance Price Transparency Act would help patients make better informed decisions, shop around for the best option, and understand how much a health service will cost them.
Fitzpatrick introduced the HELP Copays Act, which would require insurers and PBMs to count copay assistance toward cost-sharing limits and describes the bill as a patient-first reform to lower out-of-pocket costs.
Assessments
Fitzpatrick took concrete legislative actions aimed at lowering prescription drug costs, including bills on CHIP drug pricing, health insurance price transparency, and copay assistance. These efforts align with the broader promise to work on drug affordability and competition, but the evidence does not show fulfillment of the specific biosimilars/access component or enactment of the promised policy outcome. Because there were serious legislative attempts without full delivery, this is best rated partial with an effort badge.