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Medicare’s First Negotiated Drug Prices Take Effect Jan. 1, Cutting 2026 Costs

AARP projects roughly 50% lower out-of-pocket spending in stand-alone Part D plans with CMS estimating $1.5 billion in enrollee savings.

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Daily Pantoprazole Cuts ICU Bleeding and Hospital Costs, JAMA Study Finds

Trump Touts 'Affordability President' Rebrand, Claims Drug Prices Fell 500%–700%