Price Gouging Bill passes house

Rep. Syed Measure Prohibiting Price Gouging of Generic Prescription Drugs Passes the House, Soon to be Heard in the Senate

“Thousands of Illinoisans are dependent on generic and off-patent prescription drugs for their health. When big pharmaceutical corporations jack up prices on these medications, they force people to pay a ransom to stay healthy,” Syed said. “Illinoisans deserve peace of mind knowing that the cost of their lifesaving prescriptions will not triple overnight. Lifesaving medicine is only lifesaving to those who can afford it.” Read the full press release here.