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A student is writing an argument to support the claim that prescription drug prices should be regulated by law.

Which point should be included in the concluding argument? Select the two correct answers.

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Per a recent poll, 35 percent of Americans taking four or more prescription drugs had difficulty paying for their medication.
Per a recent poll, 35 percent of Americans taking four or more prescription drugs had difficulty paying for their medication.

It’s also important to mention that nearly one-third of patients do not take medication as directed because of its cost.
It’s also important to mention that nearly one-third of patients do not take medication as directed because of its cost.

Drug prices that are beyond reach for those who rely on these drugs are a very serious public health issue.
Drug prices that are beyond reach for those who rely on these drugs are a very serious public health issue.

If an effective universal health care program were adopted, then there would be no need to regulate drug prices.
If an effective universal health care program were adopted, then there would be no need to regulate drug prices.

A lack of transparency in drug prices hurts doctors and the medical community, as well as patients and their families.
A lack of transparency in drug prices hurts doctors and the medical community, as well as patients and their families.
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Answer 1

- Drug prices that are beyond reach for those who rely on these drugs are a very serious public health issue.
- A lack of transparency in drug prices hurts doctors and the medical community, as well as patients and their families.