STAT+: PhRMA sues over Trump policy mandating lower drug prices in Medicare

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What happened

The brand drug industry’s main trade group is suing the Trump administration over a pilot program tying Medicare drug prices to those in peer countries.

Key facts

  • Reported by STAT and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:58:32 UTC.

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