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That Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs

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That Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs

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Rachel Spears / KFF Health News

May 7, 2026, 5:56 AM CT

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KFF Health News is a national newsroom that produces in-depth journalism about health issues and is one of the core operating programs at KFF — the independent source for health policy research, polling, and journalism.

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