Bill to create a Prescription Drug Affordability Board clears House of Delegates

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: February 13, 2026

Words: 896

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Virginia’s multi-year attempt to establish a Prescription Drug Affordability Board is again advancing in the legislature, but it’s unclear if it will finally become law this time around. The measure passed the House of Delegates Friday and will be taken up by the Senate next week, once the second half of the session begins.

The bipartisan proposal would create a special board of medical and health experts tasked with analyzing data to set payment limits …

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