Overview

In a country renowned for its medical innovation and expertise, we expect drug companies to rigorously test and truthfully market their drugs. We expect that Coloradans will have the means to treat illnesses, and hospitals will put our health and safety over all other concerns.

But prescription drug prices are soaring, the Vioxx tragedy demonstrates that drugs are not always safe, and infections at hospitals kill too many patients. Health insurance plans frequently fail to provide the coverage or treatments we need.

Too often, it is powerful special interests that keep us from fulfilling our expectations of health and safety. CoPIRG works to counter their influence and protect the health of all Coloradans.