A good friend of mine had his prostate removed about 10 years ago. He needed Viagra and at first the pills were about $10 each. Now they are $30 each. Insurance doesn’t cover it. I would say that yes, drug companies are gouging.
Conservatives advocating for government control of industry is unfortunate. Reminds me of the 60's hippies who chanted "food for people, not for profit." Now it's "drugs for people, not for profit."