When he was running for governor in 2021, Glenn Youngkin said he would work to lower prescription drug costs.
Three years later, all eyes are on Youngkin to see whether he’ll sign legislation that could help lower those costs—or veto it in the face of a furious lobbying push from pharmaceutical groups.
House Bill 570 and Senate Bill 274 would establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board, which would have the power to review drug costs and limit how much state agencies, health plans, and individuals pay for certain prescription medications.
Youngkin has until April 8 to either sign, veto, or recommend amendments to these bills.
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