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U.S. Prescription Drug Prices Decline, Federal Data Shows
09/25/2026 · District of Columbia edition
Why it matters locally: The decline in national prescription drug prices could lead to reduced healthcare costs for District of Columbia residents and potentially impact the operating budgets of local healthcare providers.
New federal data indicates a decline in U.S. prescription drug prices. In July, prices decreased by 0.8%. Overall, prices have fallen 3.1% over the past year. This annual reduction represents the steepest year-over-year drop recorded since 1963.
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