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US President Donald Trump announced new agreements aimed at lowering prescription drug prices.
Pharma giants agreed to match US drug prices to the lowest among developed nations starting next year.
KEY POINTS
- Merck will offer Januvia, Janumet, Janumet XR at 70 percent off list prices directly to consumers.
- Amgen will expand direct-to-patient sales of Aimovig and Amjevita at $299 a month, deeply discounted.
- Participating drugmakers will remit a portion of foreign sales revenues to the US to offset costs.
- The companies pledged over $150 billion investment in US R&D and manufacturing alongside ingredient donations.
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