State Government

Californians To Get More Information On Prescription Drug Prices

October 9, 2017 | Ben Bradford

The bill signed by Gov. Jerry Brown calls for companies to disclose to the state their most frequently prescribed and most costly drugs, and give notice before raising prices above a certain threshold.

State Government

Bill Would Limit Gifts To Doctors From Drug Companies

July 11, 2017 | Sally Schilling

Democratic State Senator Mike McGuire, who authored the bill, says pharmaceutical companies are influencing doctors to prescribe their brand-name drugs, which are more expensive.

State Government

State Lawmaker Sheds Light On How Prescription Drug Prices Are Set

April 18, 2017 | Sally Schilling

Democratic Assemblyman Jim Wood's bill would target the "middlemen" who are hired by health insurance companies to negotiate lower drug prices.

Health Care

Sen. Hernandez Takes Another Shot At Drug Price Transparency Bill

March 16, 2017 | Ja'Nel Johnson

Sen. Ed Hernandez (D- West Covina) is once again pushing a bill that would require drug price transparency.

Costco Settles Pharmacy Violation Allegations

January 19, 2017 | Steve Milne

The U.S. Justice Department alleges Costco failed to maintain records at its West Sacramento central fill pharmacy. A settlement for nearly $12 million was announced today.

State Government

Drug Transparency Bill Passes Assembly Health Committee

June 29, 2016 | Ja'Nel Johnson

A key committee in the California Legislature has passed a prescription drug transparency bill after an hour-long debate Tuesday.

Doctor Returning To Reno To Face Charges In Pill Mill Ring

May 6, 2016

(AP) — A Reno doctor arrested in California last week is returning to Nevada to face federal charges in an investigation into a prescription drug ring prosecutors say was operating a "pill mill" out of his family practice and a Reno car dealership.

Health Care

Prescription Drug Cost Caps Take Effect

January 4, 2016 | Ben Bradford

The state health exchange in California is attempting to lower prescription drug prices for people with hepatitis, HIV and other expensive diseases.

Health Care

Study: Consumers Doubling Dosage Of Over-The-Counter Drugs

January 4, 2016 | James Morrison

When fighting a cold this winter, you may want to carefully read the label on your medication. A new study from Sacramento State University says consumers are overdosing on over-the-counter drugs because they don't read the labels.

State Government

Drug Price Initiative Proponents Declare Signature Success

November 2, 2015 | Ben Bradford

Californians could vote on prescription drug pricing, under a measure that appears likely to qualify for next year’s ballot.