Congress Should Not Compromise Prescription Drug Safety

Congress Should Not Compromise Prescription Drug Safety

America is getting older. More than 10,000 Americans turn 65 every day. This demographic shift highlights the need for affordable medicines that will help older Americans stay healthy, active, and productive lives.

Biologics, new treatments made from living organisms, offer relief to seniors with chronic conditions such as arthritis. Officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate the number of adults in the U.S. living with arthritis to be about 54 million. The number may be even larger, with younger patients  not seeking treatment.

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