Trump is taking credit for sharply declining drug prices. The reality is more complex

New federal data shows that U.S. prescription drug prices fell zero point eight percent in July, and are down three point one percent from a year ago. Per PBS NewsHour, this represents the steepest year-over-year decline since nineteen sixty-three. While Donald Trump is taking credit for the trend, the report suggests the reality behind the price drops is more complex.

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