Warren, Klobuchar Debate Government Production Of Generic Drugs

In a first this Democratic primary, candidates debated Tuesday (Jan. 14) proposals to lower the costs of prescription drugs, with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) arguing that the government should make generic drugs to increase competition and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) suggesting a more moderate approach. Warren said during the primary debate that on the first days of her presidency she would move to lower the costs of certain prescription drugs. Her campaign's drug pricing policy directs HHS to contract with...