Prescription drug prices still surging despite efforts by federal government

President Donald Trump signed an executive order this week that takes aim at the exorbitant costs the U.S. pays for drugs in comparison to other developed nations. He touted that the order will ensure the U.S. pays the lowest possible price for medications that have continued to take a chunk out of consumer wallets. 

But while policymakers have been trying for years to improve medication access and affordability, Tori Marsh, GoodRx’s senior director of research, underscored how costs continue to be a significant burden for many.