Trump is taking credit for sharply declining drug prices. The reality is more complex
First publishedAug 18, 10:51 UTC
Last updatedAug 18, 20:00 UTC · 14m ago
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New federal data that shows U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago, the steepest year-over-year drop since 1963.
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In brief
- What's the story?
- New federal data that shows U.S. prescription drug prices fell 0.8% in July and are down 3.1% from a year ago, the steepest year-over-year drop since 1963.
- How widely is it covered?
- 3 outlets, average source rating 6.7/10.
- When was it last updated?
- 14m ago.
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