Despite pharma's best efforts, Maryland advances major drug pricing bill

Despite pharma's best efforts, Maryland advances major drug pricing bill

Pharma lobbyists flooded Maryland to block a drug-pricing bill. Opponents pushed back — and won

By LEV FACHER

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Lawmakers in Annapolis overcame a drug industry lobbying blitz to enact a first-of-its kind “affordability board” that could cap payments for pricey meds.

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