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Nine drugmakers cut deal with Trump administration to slash medication costs

The Trump administration has secured agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies to reduce prices on key medications for Medicaid recipients and cash-paying patients. This initiative aims to align U. S. drug prices with those in other wealthy nations and comes as millions are set to experience rising health insurance premiums.

Nine drugmakers cut deal with Trump administration to slash medication costs

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Key Highlights

  • Nine pharmaceutical companies have agreed to lower drug prices for Medicaid and cash-paying patients.
  • The deal includes drugs for various conditions, including cancer, asthma, and diabetes.
  • Fourteen companies in total have now entered into similar pricing agreements with the administration.
  • The participating companies include Amgen, GSK, and Merck, among others.
  • The initiative is part of efforts to address increasing health insurance premiums for Americans.
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Sources

  1. Nine drugmakers cut deal with Trump administration to slash medication costs
  2. White House announces new round of drug-price deals

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