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Should the federal government cap insulin prices?

Asked by ABC 17 News

161 Votes

Should the federal government cap insulin prices?

87%

Yes Yes

13%

No No

87%

Yes

President Joe Biden touted a provision in his Build Back Better proposal that would cap prices on insulin amid complaints about price hikes.

President Joe Biden touted a provision in his Build Back Better proposal that would cap prices on insulin amid complaints about price hikes. Show Less

3 Comments

Max

Big Pharma wants it all. If Joe puts a cap on insulin, Big Pharma will not give him his 10%. Tough call for Joe.

Jack L

Yes

Adam Schrader

High prices only hurt people that need this to live. Not dampen innovation. Big Pharmaceutical just want to get richer. Good job Biden!!! Keep up the great work!

Jack L

Big pharma has been overcharging Americans for way too long, and then selling prescription drugs to other countries for a fraction of what they charge us. It`s time for Americans to stop being milked

13%

No

The pharmaceutical industry argues that price caps will cut into profits and dampen innovation.

The pharmaceutical industry argues that price caps will cut into profits and dampen innovation. Show Less

1 Comment

Will Mason

Beware of unintended consequences. Like insulin shortages.

Max

Adam, KMIZ doesn't want either one of us. Because we have an opinion, and don't walk lock step with them. Hang in there friend.

Adam Schrader

Horrible idea KMIZ. Will only make me not come here if it continues. What a pain.

Max

Isn't the new annoying KMIZ popup fun. When you click on every article, you have to also delete the pop up, so you can read the article. So very intelligent of KMIZ.

Max

That will be a way for Big Pharma, to justify price gouging. Excuse me, I mean, reasonable price increases.

Are you planning to get a flu shot this flu season?

Asked by ABC 17 News

422 Votes

Are you planning to get a flu shot this flu season?

69%

Yes Yes

31%

No No

69%

Yes

Health care providers are gearing up to give flu shots. Experts are stressing their importance this year, with another fall of COVID-19 looming.

Health care providers are gearing up to give flu shots. Experts are stressing their importance this year, with another fall of COVID-19 looming. Show Less

2 Comments

Byron McCarty

Every year.

Mark Cunningham

Been getting a flu shot each year since cancer diagnoses 10 years ago.

31%

No

Many people choose not to get vaccinated against influenza.

Many people choose not to get vaccinated against influenza. Show Less

2 Comments

Steve TheBmann

Never have had one, no need to start now.

Does Missouri need a prescription drug monitoring program?

Asked by ABC 17 News

211 Votes

Does Missouri need a prescription drug monitoring program?

70%

Yes Yes

30%

No No

70%

Yes

The Missouri Senate has approved a bill to create a prescription drug monitoring program. Supporters say the database would be a powerful tool in the fight against opioid addict... Show More

The Missouri Senate has approved a bill to create a prescription drug monitoring program. Supporters say the database would be a powerful tool in the fight against opioid addiction. Show Less

2 Comments

Max

Because it would help track drug abuse.

Harold Kerr II

SO YOU LIKE BIG BROTHER?

Kelley Kuensting

Addictive Opioids can and do wreak havoc in families and society. They need to be tracked and monitored from their source to their end user. The only way to monitor those who doctor shop and use multiple pharmacies to obtain opioids is a to have this monitoring system. Period. Wake up Missouri!

Max

To Harold , I don't like big brother, the dems like big brother, I also don't like watching addicts killing themselves with drugs and taking others with them. With a simple tracking system people would not get lethal doses, to kill themselves with or to sell to others.

30%

No

This isn't the first time a bill to create a prescription drug monitoring program has been in the Missouri General Assembly. Opponents say maintaining and using such a database ... Show More

This isn't the first time a bill to create a prescription drug monitoring program has been in the Missouri General Assembly. Opponents say maintaining and using such a database creates privacy issues. Show Less

3 Comments

Harold Kerr II

This needs to be CONFIDENTIAL. BIG BROTHER has no business with this info.

Audrey Shewmaker

It makes it harder for those who are on them for a good reason.

Max

Drug abuse is not a good reason.

Steve TheBmann

The beauracracy is already too big. We need to find simpler, less cost effective ways of controlling meds.

Max

Criminals can't skirt this law. It's a good law.

Max

Don't vote for Democrats.

Steve TheBmann

Also, more laws do nothing for the criminals and seemingly only punish the law abiding tax paying citizens.

Medicine SquareOffs

Should the federal government cap insulin prices?

87% Yes Yes

13% No No

87% Yes

13% No

Are you planning to get a flu shot this flu season?

69% Yes Yes

31% No No

69% Yes

31% No

Does Missouri need a prescription drug monitoring program?

70% Yes Yes

30% No No

70% Yes

30% No

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