ORS 414.330: Legislative findings on prescription drugs.

The Legislative Assembly finds that:

      (1) The cost of prescription drugs in the medical assistance program is growing and will soon be unsustainable;

      (2) The benefit of prescription drugs when appropriately used decreases the need for other expensive treatments and improves the health of Oregonians; and

      (3) Providing the most effective drugs in the most cost-effective manner will benefit both patients and taxpayers.