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Some EpiPens given an extended shelf life

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Side Effects: The rising costs of prescription drugs

As lawmakers continue to focus on the price increases of the now infamous Epipen, a national investigation led by TEGNA Media's investigation team reveals the medical device is merely one of at least 100 drugs that have increased in price by 70% or more since 2012.
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Why does Insulin keep getting more expensive?

<p>Millions of Americans depend on insulin to live, but the rising prices are an economic paradox they say they can no longer afford to ignore. </p>
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Six drug makers accused of illegal price-fixing scheme

<p>Attorney General Bob Ferguson and 19 other state attorneys general have filed a federal lawsuit accusing six drug makers of engaging in a price-fixing scheme.</p>
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Washington Health Care Authority promises drug-cost saving measures

<p>The Washington Health Care Authority is calling for new measures to reign in prescription drugs costs in the state.</p>
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$ide Effects: Insider blames middlemen for high drug costs

<p>This isn't the retirement Janet and Kyle Snyder envisioned for themselves.</p>
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Millions of Americans find drug savings in Canada

<p>Millions of Americans who's insurance won't cover the cost of their prescription medications say they are finding relief over the border.</p>
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Pharmaceutical companies spend big in Congress, while increasing drug prices

<p>Members of Congress have received $22,109,838, according to campaign contributions since 2015. Near the top of that list was Washington Senator Patty Murray.</p>
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Interactive chat about Side Effects investigation

<p>"Side Effects" is an investigation TEGNA Media stations across the country have been working diligently on for months. </p>
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Drug makers double Insulin prices since 2012

<p>Roughly six million Americans with diabetes require insulin to survive, and many say the rising cost of the life-sustaining medication is forcing them to make hard choices.</p>
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Runaway drug price hikes squeeze Washington's budget

<p>A KING 5 investigation found taxpayers are covering the costs of rising drug prices which are also putting a strain on the Washington State Health Care Authority budget.</p>
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More drug company cash ending up in doctor's pockets

<p>As drug companies boost the prices of everything from insulin to tablets for erectile dysfunction, a national Tegna Media investigation reveals more and more drug company cash is finding its way into the hands and pockets of the very same doctors patients rely on to help them with their medical conditions. </p>