“Drug prices have risen almost 40% over the past decade, according to a new tracker”
July 2, 2024
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- The cost of prescription medications in the U.S. has increased 37% since 2014, far surpassing the rate of inflation, according to data from drug savings company GoodRx.
- Though the price increases have slowed this year in comparison to the past decade, the average American spends $16.26 out of pocket per prescription, according to the data.
- On average, Americans pay two to three times more for prescription drugs than consumers in other developed countries, according to the White House.
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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/06/27/goodrx-tracker-drug-prices-rise.html