Proposition 61

State Prescription Drug Purchases. Pricing Standards. Initiative Statute.

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Prohibits state from buying any prescription drug from a drug manufacturer at price over lowest price paid for the drug by United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Exempts managed care programs funded through Medi–Cal. Fiscal Impact: Potential for state savings of an unknown amount depending on (1) how the measure's implementation challenges are addressed and (2) the responses of drug manufacturers regarding the provision and pricing of their drugs.

Semi-Official Election Results:

Yes votes: 3,919,770 [46.2%]

No votes: 4,556,775 [53.8%]

Details

Pro/Con
Pro: 

Proponents say that Proposition 61 fights back against drug company price-gouging. They believe that the measure will make drugs far more affordable for consumers who pay unreasonable costs for necessary medication.

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Con: 

Opponents claim that Proposition 61 does not cover many needy Californians and could jeopardize the special pricing that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs receives. They also say that the measure will result in a costly bureacracy that will interfere or delay patient access to medication.

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Multimedia
Supporters
CA Nurses Association Says Yes on Prop 61 for Lower Drug Prices
CA Nurses Association Says Yes on Prop 61 for Lower Drug Prices
Bernie Sanders Says Yes on 61 For Lower Drug Prices
Bernie Sanders Says Yes on 61 For Lower Drug Prices
Non-Partisan
KCET Props in a Minute: Prop 61- Prescription Drug Prices
KCET Props in a Minute: Prop 61- Prescription Drug Prices
Sacramento State - Project for an Informed Electorate - Prop 61
Sacramento State - Project for an Informed Electorate - Prop 61
Claremont McKenna College Video Voter - Prop. 61: Prescription Drug Pricing
Claremont McKenna College Video Voter - Prop. 61: Prescription Drug Pricing
Opponents
No Prop 61 - Lamont
No Prop 61 - Lamont
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