13-05-2025 17:00 via theguardian.com

Experts warn Trump order demanding cheaper medicines for US could push up Australian prices

Faced with lower US profits, pharmaceutical companies could demand higher prices elsewhere in the world, or even withdraw productsAustralia news live: latest politics updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastDonald Trump’s pressure on medicine companies could drive up the cost of Australia’s Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) or see companies withdraw some medicines from Australian shelves, experts have warned.The US president on Monday threatened to force
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