Drug prices The group is attacking PBMs and “short-sighted policies that would disrupt the development of the cures and medicines that patients depend on.” (Photo: Shutterstock)

A “shadowy” drug pricing advocacy organization that made its first appearance this week has proved to be backed by a Republican lobbying firm.

According to Stat News, the Alliance to Protect Medical Innovation announced its goal was to “help educate policymakers and the public about medical breakthroughs developed by the biopharmaceutical industry.” The report adds that the new group's “About Us” section on its website describes it as a 501(c)(4) nonprofit.

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Marlene Satter

Marlene Y. Satter has worked in and written about the financial industry for decades.