Trump's tariffs, trade war with China could worsen prescription drug shortages in US
Generic drugmakers and hospital pharmacists warn that added financial pressure from tariffs could strain the nation's generic drug supplies.
China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite
China has announced a wide-ranging “special action plan” to promote domestic spending, in an effort to counter the economic impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
China outlines plans to boost consumer spending as Trump's tariff war threatens exports
Chinese government officials on Monday outlined steps they are taking to try to boost domestic demand by getting consumers to spend more as a tariff war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to curb the country's exports.
China Says It Started Year on Strong Economic Footing as Trump Tariffs Hit
SINGAPORE—China reported surprisingly robust economic activity to start the year, giving Beijing some wind at its back as it faces the prospect of increased tensions with President Trump’s second administration.
China Consumption Picks Up in Relief for Economy Hit by Tariffs
Consumption in China grew faster to start the year, helping offset the impact of Donald Trump’s tariffs that are putting pressure on exporters in the world’s largest trading nation.
Facing Trump Tariffs, China Outlines Plan to Bolster the Economy
Beijing’s leaders are ordering fiscally strapped local governments to spend more to help workers, consumers and businesses.
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Florida demands patient names, prescriptions from drug middlemen
The Office of Insurance Regulation is demanding the unusual trove of data from pharmacy benefit managers — health care ...
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Legislation would add to cost of prescription drugs
I encourage Arizona’s Legislature to rethink introducing legislation that would impede PBMs’ ability to negotiate lower ...
CT legislators take aim at high cost of prescription drugs. What to know.
Bill would rein in “pharmacy benefit managers,” or PBMs, which have come under fire for driving up prescription drug costs ...
Maryland, nonprofit partner to expand access to affordable prescription drugs
Maryland is partnering with SIRUM, a nonprofit redistributor of surplus medicine, to expand access to affordable prescription ...
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CMS doubles down on Medicare drug price negotiations
The selected drugs account for approximately $41 billion in total spending under Medicare Part D between November 2023 and October 2024, or about 14% of Medicare Part D's prescription drug costs, ...