Durbin unveils bill to address prescription drug waste Feb 27, 2019 | Prescription Drugs, Top Stories U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., has introduced legislation enabling Medicare to recoup money from drug companies that were paid for wasted medications. 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.