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Congress Tackles High Drug Costs Amid Rising Premiums

2/11/2026

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Most Americans face high prescription drug costs, prompting Congress to pursue solutions that lower prices and increase market competition.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans say rising premiums stem from higher medical care costs, not insurer practices, and back CivicaScript as bipartisan efforts to enhance competition continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed 'most favored nation' pricing to align drug costs with international levels, though some Republicans remain skeptical.

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Most Americans face high prescription drug costs, prompting Congress to pursue solutions that lower prices and increase market competition.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans say rising premiums stem from higher medical care costs, not insurer practices, and back CivicaScript as bipartisan efforts to enhance competition continue.
U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed 'most favored nation' pricing to align drug costs with international levels, though some Republicans remain skeptical.