Prescription drug costs remain high as Maryland works toward relief and patients look for savings

BALTIMORE — There's been significant discussion about lowering prescription drug prices, but many people say they haven't seen changes at the pharmacy checkout. But this experience drew her to activism and a seat on the stakeholder council for the Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB). York anticipates upper limits could be approved this year, but it only applies to state-sponsored health plans for now. If you hit a dead end, the Prescription Drug Affordability Board says you can contact them directly by emailing pdab@maryland.gov. The An Arm and a Leg podcast also offers a Prescription Drug Playbook that breaks down prescription drug pricing and cost-saving options for patients.