Trump decides to demand lower drug prices under Medicare

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Trump’s Favorite Drug Pricing Policy

Since his first term, Trump has promised to lower U.S. drug prices to levels in other wealthy countries. On Friday, the administration announced most favored nation agreements with nine other drugmakers. CMS then proposed two mandatory MFN pilot programs in Medicare.