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Why the US has higher drug prices than other countries

  • Written by Simon F. Haeder, Assistant Professor of Political Science, West Virginia University
Policymakers and consumers are well aware of rising pharmaceuticals prices.AP Photo/Elise Amendola

Spending on pharmaceuticals is on the rise worldwide. And it well should be. Today, we are able to cure some diseases like hepatitis C that were virtual death sentences just a few years ago. This progress required significant investments by...

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