Question

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. (1 point)
☐ If an effective universal health care program were adopted, then there would be no need to regulate drug prices.
☐ Drug prices that are beyond reach for those who rely on these drugs are a very serious public health issue.
☐ A lack of transparency in drug prices hurts doctors and the medical community, as well as patients and their families.
☐ It's also important to mention that nearly one-third of patients do not take medication as directed because of its cost.
☐ Per a recent poll, 35 percent of Americans taking four or more prescription drugs had difficulty paying for their medication.

Answer 1

Correct answers:
- Drug prices that are beyond reach for those who rely on these drugs are a very serious public health issue.
- It's also important to mention that nearly one-third of patients do not take medication as directed because of its cost.

Reason: The first gives a strong, general rationale for legal regulation (public-health harm); the second supplies a clear, concrete consequence that supports the need for regulation.