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Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.
Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
What happened
According to CBS News’s source item, Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up., Since his second term started, President Trump has introduced a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Trump promised cheaper drugs. Some prices dropped. Many others shot up.CBS News - 2026-05-07T10:08:00+00:00
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