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UK Negotiates NHS Drug Price Hike Amid Tariff Threat

10/8/2025

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  • UK negotiates with the Trump administration to raise National Health Service (NHS) drug pricing up to 25% to avoid tariffs.
  • National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) would raise its threshold from £20,000-£30,000 to £50,000 per additional year of life.
  • Critics warn the higher price could trigger NHS budget cuts and delay care, with pharma firms pausing UK investments.
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