I’ve figured for awhile that government is not likely to lower the price of medicine, whether drugs or medical services. If one wants to see lower medical pricing it’s up to the individual to shop around, comparison shop when possible. When possible also look into alternatives for drugs. Sometimes dietary changes and/or supplements can solve the problem.
In some senses we’re going through that now with my family. A drug my father takes to raise nitric oxide levels, taken for prostate health, has many unpleasant side effects. Dad is now looking into the different natural ways to raise nitric oxide levels, which are less expensive and don’t come with the unpleasant side effects.