Ohio Voters Say No to Drug Price Relief Act
Voters in Ohio overwhelmingly opposed the Ohio Drug Price Relief Act in the polls on November 7. This ballot initiative would prohibit Ohio’s state government from paying any more for prescription drugs than the lowest price paid by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. The Ohio Pharmacists Association opposed this bill, calling it “deceptive,” and warned voters that it could result in “decreased access, countless lawsuits, and higher drug prices for millions of Ohioans.”
Siding with the Ohioans Against the Deceptive Rx Ballot Issue coalition, led in part by the Ohio Pharmacists Association, 80% of voters in Ohio voted “no” on the initiative.