According to a new
Chartbook, prescription drugs are the largest driver of health costs in our
state. We spend more per person on prescriptions than all states but Delaware
and that number is rising faster here than most states. Prescriptions consumed 35%
of Connecticut’s Medicaid budget last
year, up from 9.4% in 2000. Connecticut’s Healthcare Cabinet is considering dozens
of options to control drug costs. Public
comment on the options is open through next Monday.
