Benson: Lawsuit by PhRMA misses the mark, Minnesotans better off if they focus on fair pricing

(ST. PAUL, MN) –  Senator Michelle Benson, Chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, released the following statement in response to the lawsuit filed by PhRMA against the Alec Smith Affordable Insulin Act –

“I am disappointed that PhRMA has decided to file a lawsuit against Minnesota’s insulin affordability program. The program ensures safe and affordable insulin is readily available to all Minnesotans in need.

“Throughout the process of developing this program, Senate Republicans raised concerns about litigation risk to the House authors. We made every effort to reduce that risk while accomplishing the goal of insulin affordability. Senator Pratt carried a proposal that met these goals.

“PhRMA is missing the mark by wasting time and money on this lawsuit. Minnesotans would be far better off if the pharmaceutical industry would focus on fairness in pricing. You shouldn’t have to be a powerful government or a special interest group to have access to fair prices. All Minnesotans want to be treated fairly.”

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