State takes aim at prescription drug prices

A bill signed by Gov. Phil Scott will require more drug-pricing transparency. U.S. Air Force photo
While the possibility of importing prescriptions from Canada grabbed headlines this spring, Vermont officials have been working on other measures designed to drive down drug costs.
Gov. Phil Scott has signed S.92, which features two different approaches to the state’s prescription problem: It requires more detailed financial reporting from insurers and drug companies; and it promotes lower-pr