What’s the Deal with Drug Prices?

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What’s the Deal with Drug Prices?

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Jun 4, 2019

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We’re joined by Leigh Purvis of AARP to discuss why prescription drug prices are so high in the U.S., possible policy solutions, and what you can do in the meantime to save money.

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