Let’s also add, that BIG PHARMA owns most of congress. Check out the comparison among top lobbyists and Pharma has been # 1 influencer for decades. This past year tops all previous figures in number of pharma lobbyists and amount of legal bribes to write health care policy.
Pharmaceuticals/Health Products: $4,951,696,278
“Spending $4.95 billion over the past 23 years, the pharmaceutical and health products industry has far outpaced all other industries in lobbying spending. It's important to note that this industry includes not only drug manufacturers but also the sellers of medical products and nutritional and dietary supplements. In 2021, spending has been topped by the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America at $22.9 million.1”
1,600 (59.19%)
“The number of pharmaceutical/health product lobbyists in the United States and the percentage that are former government employees as of Sept. 30, 2021.“
All major companies and industries have lobbyists representing their interests to lawmakers in D.C. Discover the top spenders on lobbying from 1998 to 2025.
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