AbbVie Pharmaceutical CEO Testimony on Prescription Drug Pricing

Richard Gonzalez, CEO of AbbVie, testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on drug prices for two of the company’s products,… read more

Richard Gonzalez, CEO of AbbVie, testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee on drug prices for two of the company’s products, Humira and Imbruvica Humira is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other conditions, and Imbruvica is a chemotherapy drug for cancer treatment. Many lawmakers criticized the pharmaceutical company for Humira’s price increase through the years and its lower cost abroad. Mr. Gonzalez acknowledged Humira’s price and spoke about the company’s efforts to help those who need affordable access to it and other drugs. Other health policy experts also testified on drug costs in the U.S. and offered recommendations on how to make them more affordable. close

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AbbVie Pharmaceutical CEO Testimony on Prescription Drug Pricing

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