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Don’t ask if you don’t want the truth .
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The lawsuit alleged that HHS lacked authority to issue the rule and that it violated their free speech rights under the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
Merck, Eli Lilly and Amgen filed their lawsuit alongside the advertising trade group the Association Of National Advertisers on June 14, arguing the rule would confuse consumers by forcing them to disclose a price irrelevant to patients with insurance.
A little more detail.
U.S. judge halts rule requiring drug prices in TV ads - Reuters
It doesn't seem this argument should stand scrutiny, though:
How is it irrelevant? Just because you have insurance doesn't mean your medication is free especially if you're on Medicare.A little more detail.
U.S. judge halts rule requiring drug prices in TV ads - Reuters
It doesn't seem this argument should stand scrutiny, though: