the high cost of prescription drugs for uninsured americans july 2006 nypirg paying price 2 acknowledgements written by paul brown consumer advocate and blair horner legislative director with cover photo v leach fotolia this report would not have been possible without insights assistance ed mierzwinski program national association state pirgs alison cassady research all pirg staff volunteers who conducted pharmacy store surveys a copy visit our website or send check 20 made payable to at following address 107 washington ave albany ny 12210 518 436 0876 www org 3 table contents executive summary 5 background 8 drug prices are rising marketing administrative costs 9 loopholes budget constraints delay generic competition driving up demand more expensive 10 benefit managers closed door deals 11 political clout industry 12 rise
