Why Are Prescription Drugs So Costly in the US?

This documentary digs into why prescription drugs cost so much in the United States, going inside a decades-long fight over medicine and money. Through consumers, lawmakers, scientists and industry insiders, it lays out the tension between high prices, innovation and access to care. It follows the human stories behind the statistics as families struggle to afford the treatments they need. Balanced and informative, it makes a tangled policy debate clear without losing sight of the people affected. Free to watch in HD on Dr Documentary.

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