Bargain or Barrier? How Global Drug Pricing Affects U.S. Patient Access & Affordability
Most Favored Nation (MFN) is one of the biggest drug pricing policies in Washington right now. The pitch sounds simple: the U.S. pays more for prescription drugs than almost any other country, so we should “pay what everyone else pays.” The reality is more complicated.
Missed the conversation, or want to dig deeper on your own time? Everything from the myth-busting fundamentals to practical tools for taking action is below, all in one place.
Watch the Full Webinar
Hear directly from patient advocates Heidi Floyd, Michael Riotto, and Sue Peschin (Alliance for Aging Research), moderated by Heidi Wagner, as they demystify what MFN and International Reference Pricing (IRP) actually are, the trade-offs that come with them, and what advocates can do now to #FixInsurance.
Webinar Materials
Presentation Slides
he full facilitation deck from the webinar—packed with stats, links, visuals, and context to help you follow along or share with others.
Key Terms + Legislative Tracker
MFN, IRP, QALY, and the rest of the jargon, explained in plain English—plus the bills and CMS models moving right now, with links to primary sources.
Resource Library
Curated reading, storytelling tools, and ways to take action.
*Note: This isn’t a full list of everything out there, but it’s a great starting point if you’re ready to learn more, take action, or help someone else navigate the system.
Looking to learn more? Check out additional NPLB patient webinars here.
DISCLAIMER: References to elected officials, candidates, political parties, legislation, or federal agencies are included solely to inform readers of relevant policy developments; they do not imply endorsement of, or opposition to, any specific candidate, party, or elected official. Bill and model details reflect their status at time of publication and may change as legislation and rulemaking progress — check the linked primary sources for the latest status.
Questions? Want to get more involved?
We’re here to help. Reach out to the NPLB team at hello@nopatientleftbehind.org or connect with any of our webinar speakers:
Heidi Floyd
Breast Cancer Patient & Advocate,
NPLB PAAC Member
heidifloyd@gmail.com
Michael Riotto
Multiple Myeloma Patient Advocate, Coach & Mentor, NPLB PAAC Member
michaelriotto1@gmail.com
Sue Peschin
President & CEO, Alliance for Aging Research
speschin@agingresearch.org
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