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New York Senator Charles Schumer is visiting counties across the state to tout lower costs for 10 prescription drugs under Medicare Part D beginning in 2026. His latest stop was at Condo Pharmacy in Plattsburgh today, where he also addressed concerns about EEE.

Vermont Senator Peter Welch has joined other Senate Democrats filing an amicus brief urging a court to uphold the ability of Medicare to negotiate prescription drug prices.

Senator Peter Welch joined advocates to celebrate the implementation of provisions that will begin price negotiations for Medicare prescriptions.

Vermont Senator Peter Welch joined advocacy organizations to discuss efforts to protect a provision of the Inflation Reduction Act that will allow the federal government to negotiate the price of prescription drugs for Medicare recipients.

Vermont’s governor is reminding people that they can dispose of unused and expired medications on Saturday during Prescription Drug Take Back Day.

Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer was at Albany Medical Center Wednesday promoting legislation he says would cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month.

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