Why prescription drug prices are plunging
Prescription drug prices fell sharply recently, marking the biggest drop in over 60 years. The White House claimed credit for this decline, though some experts point to a policy from the Biden administration as the actual cause. Despite lower drug prices, people's overall medical bills continue to rise.
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4 sourcesPrescription drug prices dropped by their biggest margin since 1963. Here's what that may mean for your wallet
Drug Prices Just Had Their Biggest Drop Since 1963 — but Your Medical Bills Keep Climbing
Prescription drug prices record sharpest drop in more than 60 years
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4 sourcesPromises Kept: Rx Drug Prices Plummet, Recording Sharpest Drop Since 1963 and Largest 6 Month Decline in History
Prescription drug prices record sharpest drop in more than 60 years
Trump Effect: Prescription Drug Prices Fall At Record-Breaking Pace
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