Campaign For Affordable Prescription Drugs

The price of prescription drugs is rising at an astronomical rate -- in 2003, Americans spent $203.1 billion on prescription drugs, an increase of $20.4 billion from the previous year. As the prices continue to rise, more and more Americans cannot afford their much-needed medications.

The good news is that Governor Ritter signed an executive order to allow Colorado to establish a preferred drug list and enabling Colorado to join a multi-state prescription drug purchasing pool. This is a practical, time-tested, free market approach to lowering prescription drug costs, making medications more accessible to more Coloradans.

Please contact the Governor thanking him for his leadership on this issue.