Durbin unveils plan to limit drug hikes during “monopoly periods” Feb 6, 2019 | Federal Government, Prescription Drugs, Top Stories Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has unveiled a plan to crack down on drug price hikes of recently approved drugs.To access this content, you must purchase 1 Year Health News Illinois Subscription or 1 Year Group Subscription - Up to 5 Users, or log in if you are a member.