Prescription Drug Costs Driven By Manufacturer Price Hikes, Not Innovation

While some new drugs entering the market are driving up prices for consumers, drug companies are also hiking prices on older drugs.

A recent study shows the cost of brand-name drugs is rising — not because of expensive new therapies entering the market but because manufacturers are raising prices on existing drugs.

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