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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. is expected to increase by 127 billion dollars by 2028. It has far-reaching effects—not just for individual health but for the environment. In certain cases, pharmaceuticals can harm public health.