Drug Launch Prices in the U.S. Increased Significantly Faster Than Inflation from 2008-2025

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Published: 2026-10-05
Category: health
Source: Employer Coverage (citing JAMA)

A study published in JAMA on September 30, 2026, revealed that the average annual increase in launch prices for new drugs in the United States was 7.8% between 2008 and 2025, a rate substantially higher than general inflation.

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