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What's causing high drug prices in the US?

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Here’s one thing Americans agree on: drug prices are out of control.

In fact, it’s the fastest growing area of healthcare spending. Consider this: half the people in the U.S. take at least one prescription drug.

Why isn’t there an easier fix? President Trump has launched TrumpRx, and touted its benefits on his recent trip to Ohio.

He’s tapped into an issue with broad bipartisan support, but does his namesake solution work as advised?

We’re talking about prescription drugs and sticker shock and how Ohio is trying to provide relief.

Why can other countries deliver drugs for lower prices?

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