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Tariff Threat Sparks Anxiety Over Rising Medication Costs

4/5/2025

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In Las Vegas, the looming threat of tariffs has residents like 70-year-old Marsha Cook anxious about soaring costs of generic medications. With 90% of U.S. prescriptions sourced from India, local pharmacist Bobby Benson cautions that price hikes could jeopardize patients' health. Meanwhile, nonprofit Care Chest highlights an escalating demand for support among those struggling to afford their medications.

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In Las Vegas, the looming threat of tariffs has residents like 70-year-old Marsha Cook anxious about soaring costs of generic medications. With 90% of U.S. prescriptions sourced from India, local pharmacist Bobby Benson cautions that price hikes could jeopardize patients' health. Meanwhile, nonprofit Care Chest highlights an escalating demand for support among those struggling to afford their medications.