US Retail Drug Spending Growth Slows Substantially In 2016
Executive Summary
Retail drug spending rose just 1.3% in 2016, following growth rates of 8.9% and 12.4% in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Moderating trend is reported just ahead of two congressional hearings on drug pricing.
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