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      "quote": "Medicare out‑of‑pocket costs declined by $638 million (2.2%) in aggregate in 2025 following the implementation of the Medicare Part D out‑of‑pocket cap; however, costs remain more than $5.3 billion (23%) higher than in 2020, driven by increased volume and shifts in prescription mix.",
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