COLUMBUS, Ohio, March 13, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AARP announced the launch of 'Stop Rx Greed,' a nationwide campaign aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. The goal of AARP's sustained campaign is to help drive down drug prices for Ohioans and all Americans by advocating for a variety of legislative, executive, and regulatory actions at both the federal and state level.
"AARP has long supported a number of things to help lower drug costs but it's time for us to move past just talking about the problem?and find solutions to the problem," said Barbara A. Sykes, State Director for AARP Ohio.
As part of the campaign, AARP Research conducted a national survey of likely voters ages 50 and older. The survey found that significant majorities of self-identified Republican, Democrat, and independent voters shared concerns about the high price of drugs, and support common-sense policies that will lower prices. Survey findings include:
"Too many Americans?who rely on medicines for a range of serious medical conditions, like seizure disorder or heart conditions?are being forced to choose between the medicines they need to survive and paying for food or rent," said Barbara A. Sykes, State Director for AARP Ohio.
The Stop Rx Greed campaign will include national television, radio and digital ads, editorial content, emails to members, social media posts, ongoing advocacy and grassroots activity in D.C. and the states, and a petition calling on Congress and the Administration to take action now. As part of the campaign, AARP will push for support of a number of policy solutions at the national and state level to help lower drug prices, including:
For more about Stop Rx Greed, visit www.aarp.org/rx.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
SOURCE AARP Ohio
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