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Prices Spike for Popular Drugs

Prices for four of the country’s top 10 drugs have increased more than 100 percent since 2011 and six others went up more than 50 percent, Reuters reported.

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Prices for four of the country’s top 10 drugs have increased more than 100 percent since 2011 and six others went up more than 50 percent, Reuters reported. The price increase added billions in costs for consumers, employers and government health programs. (Reuters)

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