Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signs executive order to lower cost of prescription drugs
Madeline Murray
YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Governor Katie Hobbs (D-Ariz.) signed an executive order last week to lower the cost of prescription drugs for Arizona residents.
According to a press release, the governor says the state is joining ArrayRx, which is said to be “the nation’s multi-state public pharmacy collaborative that offers discounted prescription drug prices,” with states like Oregon, Nevada, Ohio, Washington and Connecticut also participating with them.
“For too long and for too many families, rising costs, including prescription drug prices, have put the Arizona Promise out of reach. We are changing that,” said Governor Hobbs. “I’m proud to take action to keep money in Arizonans’ pockets, create pathways to health and wellbeing, and restore the Arizona Promise for families across the state.”
“ArrayRx is more than just a program; it is a testament to the power of unity and cooperation,” said Trevor Douglass, Director of the Oregon Prescription Drug Program and ArrayRx Steering Committee Member. “To the residents of Arizona, I want to extend a warm welcome. Your inclusion in ArrayRx and Governor Hobbs’ direction to implement the ArrayRx Discount Card Program marks the beginning of our journey together towards healthcare security for all. Together, we will work tirelessly to break down barriers and ensure that prescription medications are within reach for everyone.”
The press release says Arizona residents using the ArrayRx Discount Card “will be able to lower the cost of their prescription drugs by up to 80%.”
We talked to locals to see if they struggle to pay for prescription medication.
Harold Anderson, a Yuma local, said, “A lot of people do a lot of people in this area go down to Mexico to try and get their prescriptions a lot cheaper.”
Joining this program would make paying for prescriptions a lot easier for some locals.
“Yes, for sure I will join the program because I say on the 15th, I’m going to have surgery on my arm, and I know those medicines after my surgery is going to be needed,” says Jason Peters, another Yuma local.
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