by KYW's Brad Segall

Some area lawmakers want to change a Pennsylvania state law that they say is keeping many retailers from selling low-cost prescription medications, resulting in higher costs for seniors and those who don’t have insurance.
 
The 1941 law prohibits retailers from selling goods at less than cost.  State representative Tom Murt (R- Montgomery and Phila. counties, right)) says his bill would exempt retail pharmacies from that law and expand the number of stores that can offer low-cost prescription drug programs.
  
Retired teacher Bob Rorison of Upper Dublin, Pa. says that would help many retirees on fixed incomes:

"We are at a point where at 65 you may take a few handfuls of drugs. By the time you reach 75 it becomes imperative. We take drugs not because we want to but because we have to.”

Retailers like Wal-Mart and Target already offer low cost programs in Pennsylvania, but supporters say this bill will expand the list of discounted drugs.