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Pharma & Politics
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Drug Markup
About
Cheaper Meds
Pharma & Politics
See the Markups
Making Life-Saving
Prescriptions Accessible
for Everyone
To make life-saving prescriptions accessible for all by shining a light on real drug prices
and helping people navigate cost-saving options.
2,000%+
Average markup on some drugs
$300 vs $8
Insulin price difference
$3.19
Real cost of a $700 pill
💥 Drug Markup Exposé
Unmasking the Truth Behind the Prices. See how much drug manufacturers really spend to make the pills you’re paying hundreds for.
Branded Pain Reliever
Retail Price: $700
Production Cost: $3.19
Markup: 21,844%
Diabetes Medication
Retail Price: $450
Production Cost: $12.50
Markup: 3,500%
Blood Pressure Drug
Retail Price: $280
Production Cost: $8.75
Markup: 3,100%
🌍 Global Price Comparison
Same Drug. Different Country. Massive Price Gap. Explore how U.S. drug prices compare to other developed nations.
| Medication | 🇺🇸 United States | 🇩🇪 Germany | 🇨🇦 Canada | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insulin (Monthly) | $300 | $8 | $15 | $12 |
| Cancer Treatment | $12,000 | $2,400 | $3,100 | $1,800 |
| Heart Medication | $850 | $45 | $72 | $38 |
🏛️ Pharma-Political Influence Map
Follow the Money. See the Votes. Track how Big Pharma funds your elected officials —
and how those officials vote on drug pricing bills.
💲 Pharma Donations
$374M
Total pharmaceutical industry donations to federal candidates in 2022
🗳️ Voting Patterns
89%
Of top pharma-funded legislators voted against drug pricing reforms
🏛️ Lobbyists
1,800+
Registered pharmaceutical lobbyists in Washington D.C.
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