Maryland’s moment: Protecting Marylanders from high drug costs

By: David Conway

Outlets: Maryland Matters

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 848

Last Updated: 3 days, 14 hours ago

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Each morning, thousands of older Marylanders deal with the daily challenges of managing chronic health conditions. For many, staying healthy depends on reliable access to prescription drugs. But as drug prices continue to rise, older adults are forced to make impossible choices: between groceries and diabetes drugs, between keeping the lights on and accessing their medications.

As president of AARP Maryland, I hear these stories every day. It goes without saying that many people in …

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