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Niagara, NY - US Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited Niagara Falls to call for sweeping legislation to lower prescription drug prices. Joining her at the podium is Mayor Robert Restaino.

From: "Gillibrand, Press (Gillibrand)"
Subject: MONDAY: IN NIAGARA FALLS, GILLIBRAND TO CALL FOR SWEEPING LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES
Date: April 30, 2021 at 3:14:20 PM EDT
To: "Gillibrand, Press (Gillibrand)"

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Friday, April 30th, 2021
Contact: Miriam Cash, 202-224-3873

MONDAY: IN NIAGARA FALLS, GILLIBRAND TO CALL FOR SWEEPING LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES

NIAGARA FALLS, NY — MONDAY, May 3rd, at 10:10 AM: U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will stand at the Health Association of Niagara County Inc. (HANCI) to call for a package of three bills to help reduce the cost of prescription drugs, and help ensure that everyone can access the medicine they need. Senator Gillibrand will be joined by President of HANCI John Kinner and Niagara Falls Mayor Robert Restaino.

Drug manufacturers continue to increase the price of their drugs while one in four Americans are unable to afford their medications. Additionally, 30% of adults say they have not taken their medicine as prescribed in the past 12 months due to the costs. The package of bills includes three pieces of legislation to level the market for Americans purchasing prescription drugs; negotiate lower prices for prescription drugs under Medicare Part D; and allow patients, pharmacists and wholesalers to import safe, affordable medicine from Canada and other major countries. Senator Gillibrand’s call comes as Senate and House Democrats ramp up pressure to pass legislation to make health care and prescription drugs more affordable for Americans as the economy recovers.

DATE:
MONDAY, May 3rd
TIME:
10:10 AM
LOCATION:
Health Association of Niagara County Inc.
1302 Main Street
Niagara Falls, NY 14301

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