AARP Tele-Town Hall on the Fight to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

The Fight to Lower Prescription Drug Costs

Listen above to a replay of the event

A special tele-town hall addresses the fight to lower prescription drug costs. AARP led the fight to lower drug prices, and we won. Millions of older adults will save money after years of paying the highest prices in the world for the medications they need. Hear the latest updates from AARP experts as they discuss the impact of this historic win, what it means for older adults and when to expect lower drug prices.

This event focuses on the following areas:

• The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 and what matters most to Medicare beneficiaries
• What consumers can expect regarding lower prices, caps on out-of-pocket spending and improved Medicare coverage
• What’s next following this historic win and what AARP is doing to continue fighting for older adults

Speakers

• David Mitchell, President and Founder, Patients for Affordable Drugs 
• Leigh Purvis, Director, Health Care Costs and Access, AARP
• Megan O'Reilly, Guest, Vice President, AARP