CPI for all urban consumers (CPI-U) U.S. city average, detailed expenditure categories. 1982-1984 = 100. Data are not seasonally adjusted.
Values for years until 2007 were added from editions. Starting from 2008, all values are as of December of each year (no annual averages).
* Data for nonprescription drugs include medical supplies. December 1986 = 100. From 2009 on, new index series for nonprescription drugs with 2009 = 100.
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U.S. consumer price index: prescription and nonprescription drugs 1960-2025
As of December 2025, the CPI for prescription drugs in the United States was at * compared to the period from 1982 to 1984 (=100). Meanwhile, the CPI for non-prescription drugs was * for the same period.Â
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