California special election, 2005 - Proposition 79: Drug Discounts (Consumer Groups Backed) - Opinion Polls chart

Provides for prescription drug discounts to Californians who qualify based on income-related standards, to be funded through rebates from participating drug manufacturers negotiated by California Department of Health Services. Rebates must be deposited in State Treasury fund, used only to reimburse pharmacies for discounts and to offset administration costs. At least 95% of rebates must go to fund discounts. Prohibits new Medi-Cal contracts with manufacturers not providing the Medicaid best price to this program, except for drugs without therapeutic equivalent. Establishes oversight board. Makes prescription drug profiteering, as defined, unlawful.

Reference 1: Yes, No and Undecided.

Reference 2: PPIC (9/12-19), Field Poll (8/19-29) and Field Poll (6/13-19).

Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/California_special_election,_2005