Coins and pills on a scale The $280 billion drug-benefit industry has fought off efforts by a number of states to impose a fiduciary standard by arguing that U.S. employment law takes precedence. (Image: Shutterstock)

Forcing prescription-plan middlemen to put clients first is one tool the Trump administration could use to try to cut high pharmaceutical costs, though such a move is likely to face vigorous industry opposition.

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