A student is writing an
argument to support the
claim that prescription drug
prices should be regulated
by law.
Which point should be
included in the concluding
argument? Select the two
correct answers.
a. A lack of
transparency in
drug prices hurts
doctors and the
medical community,
as well as patients
and their families.
b. It’s also important to
mention that nearly
one-third of patients
do not take
medication as
directed because of
its cost.
c. Per a recent poll, 35
percent of Americans taking
four or more
prescription drugs
had difficulty paying
for their medication.
d. If an effective
universal health
care program were
adopted, then there
would be no need to
regulate drug
e. Drug prices that are beyond
reach for those who rely on
these drugs are a very serious
public health issue.
b. It’s also important to mention that nearly one-third of patients do not take medication as directed because of its cost.
e. Drug prices that are beyond reach for those who rely on these drugs are a very serious public health issue.
what about c
c. Per a recent poll, 35 percent of Americans taking four or more prescription drugs had difficulty paying for their medication.
Yes, including this point would provide statistical evidence to support the claim that regulating prescription drug prices is necessary to address the financial burden on patients. Including this point in the concluding argument would strengthen the overall case for regulating prescription drug prices by law.