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Drug Price Transparency: New Data for Citizens

This act establishes public websites to display spending on prescription drugs within Medicare and Medicaid programs. This will allow citizens, clinicians, and researchers to easily review drug prices, utilization, and spending trends, helping them make informed decisions about their health and finances.
Key points
Public websites will be created to show data on prescription drug spending and utilization in Medicare and Medicaid.
Information will include drug names, manufacturers, average spending, price changes, and the number of people using each drug.
This will help citizens understand drug costs and their impact on household budgets, as well as compare prices.
Data will be regularly updated and available in an easy-to-analyze format.
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Additional Information
Prescription Drug Pricing Dashboard Act
Print number: S 1773
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2021-05-20
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Summary & Status

Key Questions about Drug Price Transparency: New Data for Citizens

A structured overview of the legislative process, official sources, status and civic context.

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is S 1773.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Public websites will be created to show data on prescription drug spending and utilization in Medicare and Medicaid.
  • Information will include drug names, manufacturers, average spending, price changes, and the number of people using each drug.
  • This will help citizens understand drug costs and their impact on household budgets, as well as compare prices.
  • Data will be regularly updated and available in an easy-to-analyze format.

What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

Analysis and Potential Impact of S 1773

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