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New drugs. Cheaper drugs. Why not both?

New drugs. Cheaper drugs. Why not both?

Update: 2023-03-152
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Why are American consumers paying out the wazoo for drugs? Drug companies say it's because they need that money to fund the research and development that goes into making new life-saving drugs. Today we talk to a health economist who says you actually can have it all, lower prices and more innovation.

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New drugs. Cheaper drugs. Why not both?

New drugs. Cheaper drugs. Why not both?