8 January 2019 - President Donald Trump has summoned top officials for a White House meeting on drug prices, frustrated over a new round of price hikes after Trump promised to lower pharmaceutical costs.

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Council of Economic Advisers Chairman Kevin Hassett and acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney are among officials set to meet with the president Tuesday, one individual said.

HHS did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

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