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ABC: Maryland moves to cap Ozempic costs in first-of-its-kind proposal

ABC 7 NewsMay 20, 2026John Gonzalez Excerpt: Supporters of the proposal argue that the soaring cost

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WYPR: Maryland drug affordability board puts payment limits on Ozempic

WYPRMay 19, 2026Scott Maucione Excerpt: The limit will go into effect next year. Also in 2028, the

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Baltimore Sun: Maryland caps Ozempic price for government insurers beginning in 2027

The move could save taxpayers between $113 and $165 million per year, regulators say Karl

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Statement: Prescription Drug Affordability Board votes to set Upper Payment limit on Ozempic purchased by state and local government entities

Action will save government agencies $5.8 M annually and sets stage for far more sweeping

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Baltimore Sun: Maryland caps diabetes drug costs for government health plans

April 13, 2026Karl Hille Excerpt: “Maryland regulators voted Monday to cap what government

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WYPR: Maryland panel likely to set upper payment limit on two drugs next month

WYPRMarch 23, 2026Scott Maucione Excerpt: “…By setting an upper payment limit, the

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Media Advisory: Health Advocates Launch Tour of County and City Councils about Progress of Prescription Drug Affordability Board

First presentation is to Baltimore City Council January 12th at 12:00PM. On Monday, January

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Combating federal cuts is top priority for health advocates

The Daily RecordDecember 29, 2025Hope Keller Excerpt: Vincent DeMarco, president of the Maryland

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Maryland Matters: Maryland board moves to set ceiling on what state will pay for Jardiance, Farxiga

Maryland MattersDanielle J. BrownNovember 17, 2025 EXCERPT: “The Maryland Prescription Drug

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Maryland Matters: County leaders urge prescription drug board to set ‘upper payment limits’

September 30, 2025Maryland MattersDanielle Brown Excerpt: “County leaders urged the

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WYPR: Maryland could soon take action on costly prescription drugs. What’s next?

By Tom Hall, Sam Bermas-Dawes, Rob SivakWYPRPublished September 2, 2025 EXCERPT: Last month, the

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Baltimore Sun: Maryland prescription drug cost study finds 2 diabetes medicines have ‘affordability challenges’

July 29, 2025Baltimore SunChevall Pryce Excerpt: “During Monday’s meeting, the board took a

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Maryland Matters: State board determines two Type 2 diabetes drugs may be unaffordable

Jardiance, Farxiga are the first drugs to complete PDAB’s cost review process, clearing the way

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Statement: Maryland Health Care for All! Coalition Statement About Actions Today By the Prescription Drug Affordability Board

July 28, 2025 For Immediate Release Vincent DeMarco, president of the Maryland Health Care for All!

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Group aims to expand Maryland health care access

Cumberland Times NewsJuly 14, 2025Teresa McMinn Excerpt:  Hundreds of thousands of Marylanders

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Updates given by Maryland Health Care for All Coalition

The Garrett County RepublicanJuly 9, 2025Brenda Ruggiero Excerpt: “Representatives from the

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NPR, Midday: Maryland’s prescription affordability watchdog gets new teeth. What can it do about costs?

NPR, Midday with Tom HallMay 28, 2025 Widespread agreement on the lack of affordability of medicine

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Inside Health Policy: Maryland Gov expected to sign bill expanding state PDAB authority

Inside Health PolicyMay 7, 2025 Excerpt: “Maryland Governor Wes Moore (D) is expected to sign

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Maryland Matters Commentary: A Tale of Two Governors

Maryland MattersApril 8, 2025Op-Ed, Vincent DeMarco Excerpt: When Gov. Wes Moore adds his expected