Gone from the shelf: The hidden danger of drug price caps

The goal of the Prescription Drug Affordability Board -- to bring down the costs of popular, pricey medications -- is admirable, writes Dominique Daniels, but she worries about unintended consequences, like drug availability, for patients in need of medication.

By: Dominique Daniels

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 893

Last Updated: 6 days, 20 hours ago

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I remember what my life looked like before I found the right medication. Crohn’s disease had stolen years from me, piece by piece. I spent more time managing my disease than with my family. I couldn’t trust my body to get me through a workday.

After years of suffering, failed treatments, unwanted medication side effects and insurance denials, I worked with my doctor to find a treatment that was right for me. Within months, I …

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