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May 28, 2025

Title: Stopping Ever-Increasing Prescription Drug Costs
Topic: Prescription Drugs

Discussed by Dr. Clifford Porter
with Texas Public Policy Foundation (www.TexasPolicy.com)

Are ever-increasing prices for prescription drugs endangering our lives?

Today, new guest Dr. Clifford Porter explains why our health is being held hostage by high drug prices. Dr. Porter is the Senior Fellow for Healthcare at the Texas Public Policy Foundation. Dr. Porter is a primary and urgent care physician and the founder of Texas Direct Medical Care. Dr. Porter joined the growing number of physicians leaving corporate and government healthcare working to reform medicine and restore freedom and control to both patients and physicians.

Click here to read the op-ed by Dr. Clifford Porter on this important issue.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are too many people, specifically the elderly, rationing their medication because they simply cannot afford it?

What are President Trump’s plans to reduce the price of prescription drugs for everyone in America?

Some countries are adding the research and development costs to their prescription drug cost. Is this something that is affecting the price here in America?

Can Texas seize control of the availability and the cost of high-quality medications and secure supplies at fair prices for all Texans?

Should Governor Abbott call for a Special Session of the Texas Legislature to tackle this important issue?

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