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Trump rule aims to cut Medicare drug costs by $1.1 billion

Published 3 July 2026

The Trump administration has proposed a rule it says would lower out-of-pocket drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries by preventing hospitals from charging markups on discounted medications. Officials estimate the change could save patients $1.1 billion next year.

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