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Prescription Drugs: The Hidden Costs to Health and the Planet

Mad in America

2024,” healthcare visits, procedures, tests, and vaccinations decreased but the number of new prescriptions saw a 3% increase. Pharmaceutical spending in the U.S. In certain cases, pharmaceuticals can harm public health. A ccording to the IQVIA Institute report, “The Use of Medicines in the U.S.