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Sanders Reveals Drug Prices Soared Despite Trump's Claims

4/16/2026

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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) released an analysis showing drug prices rose despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of lowering costs.
The TrumpRx project shows 15 of 16 companies raised prices on 337 drugs since January 2025.
Some costs surged by more than $14,000 annually.
Sanders and others seek legislation to align prices with international levels, with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) set to discuss.

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Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) released an analysis showing drug prices rose despite U.S. President Donald Trump’s claims of lowering costs.
The TrumpRx project shows 15 of 16 companies raised prices on 337 drugs since January 2025.
Some costs surged by more than $14,000 annually.
Sanders and others seek legislation to align prices with international levels, with the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) set to discuss.