State Strategies to Lower Drug Prices: New Legislative and Medicaid Models

We’re excited to share two new resources that give state policymakers strategies to address the problem of prescription drug prices. These resources build off years of state experience taking action on prescription drug prices — and reflect some of the boldest state actions to date.

For more information on strategies to lower drug prices, please contact Jennifer Reck at jreck@nashp.org.

Brief — State Strategies To Lower Drug Prices: New Legislative And Medicaid Models

Our brief includes details on new legislative and Medicaid models that state policymakers can use to address the problem of prescription drug prices, including:

• Prescription drug affordability boards (PDABs)
• International reference rates
• Penalizing unsupported price increases

The brief also includes guidance on how states can combine strategies to meet their specific needs.

Toolkit — New Legislative And Medicaid Models to Lower Drug Prices

Our companion toolkit provides an overview of the policy models and resources outlined in the brief. Use this toolkit to see these strategies at a glance.