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Trump touts $529B drug price savings, but Democrats question the data

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President Donald Trump's administration has projected that its drug pricing deals could save $529 billion over the next decade. These agreements aim to lower U.S. prescription drug costs to match prices in other developed nations, a policy Trump is highlighting in his midterm election campaign. However, Democratic lawmakers have expressed skepticism and are seeking more transparency regarding the terms of these deals with 17 pharmaceutical companies. AI

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Trump touts $529B drug price savings, but Democrats question the data

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Josh Boak, The Associated Press ·

    ‘That alone should win us the midterms’: Trump wants voters to ignore higher costs, giant pharma profits and focus on drug prices

    White House economists estimate deals with pharma companies to drop some prescription drug prices could save $529 billion over the next 10 years.

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