
States, Preemption, and Patented Drug Prices
Law & Policy InsightsHealth and Health CareMechanisms for Advancing Health EquityExpensive prescription medications impose serious costs on patients and health systems alike. Yet, despite bipartisan support, Congress has been unable to pass prescription drug pricing reform. With federal legislation stalled, states remain a vibrant source of experimentation. Often, however, the most expensive medications are patented which raises complex legal questions for states.