Trump Backs Pharma’s 'Buy Your Pills Like Sneakers' Plan
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In what sounds like a plot twist from a dystopian infomercial, Trump’s backing has pharma pushing 'direct-to-consumer' drug sales as the next big thing. Experts aren’t buying it though—they say that cold, hard truth is the new model likely won’t lower drug costs much. Basically, you’ll soon be able to swipe right and buy meds like sneakers, but your wallet? Still left in the hospital waiting room. Pharma’s latest hustle: making meds convenient but not cheaper, because who needs affordable healthcare when you have slick salesmanship?
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Source: Statnews | Published: 8/19/2025 | Author: Elaine Chen
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