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SB 2040/HB 1959 Could Eliminate Pharmacies Tennesseans Depend On – Without Lowering Drug Prices ALDP February 17, 2026

By ALDP Co-Founders Michael Glassner and Jason Young Prescription drug costs are a serious problem in Tennessee, patients and small businesses have told us time and again. The moment Keezi saw the $600-a-month bill for two medications, he…

State Round-up Part 2: States on A Concerning Path – Risking Rural Pharmacy Access, Ignoring Drug Prices ALDP February 10, 2026

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State Round-up Part 1: States Are Moving Forward on Drug Affordability ALDP February 4, 2026

Drugmakers Are Speeding, and Patients Are Paying the Ticket Jason Young January 28, 2026

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Press releases, statements, and campaign announcements from ALDP.

New Tennessee Poll: Voters Want Action on Excessive Drug Industry Pricing Without Eliminating the Pharmacies They Depend On ALDP February 19, 2026

Today, Americans for Lower Drug Prices (ALDP) released a new statewide poll of likely Tennessee voters, which shows strong support for state actions to tackle manufacturer pricing across hundreds of medications. The…

ALDP Applauds Virginia’s Historic Passage of Prescription Drug Affordability Board ALDP February 13, 2026

Bipartisan Senate support demonstrates broad support for commonsense, transparent solutions to high drug prices, and holding drug makers accountable Americans for Lower Drug Prices (ALDP) today praised the Virginia General…

Americans for Lower Drug Prices Launches National Campaign Challenging Drug Manufacturer’s High Prices, Urging Lawmakers to Act as Voters Demand Relief ALDP December 10, 2025

New bipartisan advocacy group is pushing state and local leaders to rein in monopoly drug pricing as voters from both parties demand access to affordable drugs in their states MANCHESTER CENTER, VT. – DEC. 10, 2025…

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ALDP IN THE NEWS

Coverage of ALDP’s work and perspectives on drug price reform and access.

COLUMN: Why we founded Americans for Lower Drug Prices – and why we’re starting in Oklahoma ALDP February 8, 2026

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Patient Stories

Why drug price reform matters—in patients’ own words.

Keezi’s Story Jason Young February 10, 2026

Keezi, who lives and works in southeast Tennessee, made it through law school despite a debilitating learning difficulty, but can’t afford the prescription that would let him achieve his dream.

Heather’s Story Oklahoma ALDP February 10, 2026

Heather’s greatest wish is to be a good and present mom, but the medication she needs for bipolar disorder is too expensive.

Jennifer’s Story Oregon ALDP January 13, 2026

Jennifer, a single mom and park ranger, is forced to choose which of her critical medications to skip each month.

Lindsay’s Story Utah ALDP January 13, 2026

Nail tech Lindsay is proud of her business – but since a product triggered a painful, permanent allergy, her family has been crushed by medication costs.

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