Woman watching TV The rule is thefirst move by regulators to implement a blueprint to lower drugprices laid out last year by President Donald Trump. (Photo:Shutterstock)

Pharmaceutical companies will have to disclose drug prices in television commercialsin the U.S. for the first time, as the Trump administration beginsto put in place a plan to lower prescription costs.

The Department of Health and Human Services finalized a ruleWednesday that would require drugmakers to disclose a drug's costif its price before rebates and discounts is above $35 for amonth's supply or the usual course of therapy. The rule is thefirst move by regulators to implement a blueprint to lower drug prices laid out lastyear by President Donald Trump.

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