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Why Prescription Drugs Cost More in the U.S. (and What Actually Lowers Prices)

March 4, 2026

Americans pay far more for the same medicines. The drivers are patents, opaque rebates, and fragmented purchasing power. Here are reforms that lower prices without killing innovation. … More Why Prescription Drugs Cost More in the U.S. (and What Actually Lowers Prices)

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