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September 30, 2025

Sen. Sanders: Nearly 700 Prescription Drugs Have Increased in Price Despite Trump's Pledges
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Senator Bernie Sanders has released a report showing that the prices of
nearly 700 prescription drugs have increased despite a pledge by
President Trump to lower them. Back in July, Trump signed an executive
order to lower prescription drug prices and sent letters to 17
pharmaceutical companies giving them 60 days to act. But Senator Sanders
found that drug prices have increased under Trump. For example, the drug
Galzin has increased more than 15-fold in price, from $5,400 per year to
$88,800 per year. According to Senator Sanders's report, "87 drugs
increased in price after Trump sent letters to drug manufacturers."


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