Lower Costs, Real Solutions: The Fight for Affordable Prescription Drugs

Broadcast Date: July 13, 2026

ABOUT THIS PODCAST

Despite the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, drug prices continue to rise. How are manufacturers using the patent, drug approval process, and courts to keep drug prices high, and what are the legislative solutions to these practices?

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SPEAKERS

Lauren Aronson, BA
Partner, Mehlman Consulting
Tom Kraus, BS, MHS, JD
Chief Advocacy Officer and VP of Government Relations
ASHP

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The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

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