Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes

Where is inflation hitting consumers hardest? New data shows which goods and services have seen the biggest price hikes

It's no secret that prices have increased in the last decade - especially for healthcare. And as new economic policies like tariffs take effect, we can expect consumer out-of-pocket costs to continue to fluctuate.

GoodRx Research tracked how inflation is hitting consumers across different budget categories, including prescription medications.

Key takeaways:

New data from GoodRx Research finds that inflation is hitting consumers hard across many categories, including food, rent, and medical care. While the cost of prescription medications has increased by 39% since 2014, prices have increased even more for tobacco, meat and eggs, rent, and hospital services.

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