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April 26, 2025
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Presented by Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance

Big Pharma is ripping off Americans – charging approximately 10 times more for drugs like heart medications in the United States than in Europe. Why is Big Pharma putting America last? Congress and the Trump Administration should hold Big Pharma accountable for making prescription drugs unaffordable.

Presented by Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance

Big Pharma is ripping off Americans – charging approximately 10 times more for drugs like heart medications in the United States than in Europe. Why is Big Pharma putting America last? Congress and the Trump Administration should hold Big Pharma accountable for making prescription drugs unaffordable.

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Big Pharma hikes up drug prices every year, most recently on over 800 prescription drugs. But did you know these price hikes are often unjustified? For too long, Big Pharma has put profits over patients. Enough is enough. Learn more.

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Gruenberg will not testify next week for further oversight hearings, despite a demand from Patrick McHenry in late May.

Presented by Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance

Americans know who to blame for rising drug prices: Big Pharma. Most Republicans, Democrats, & Independents all believe Big Pharma is stealing from Americans, one prescription at a time. Let’s hold them accountable and put Americans first.