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[[File:New-meds.jpg|thumb|280px|new drugs prolong life]]
[[File:New-meds.jpg|thumb|280px|new drugs prolong life]]
The term comes from the industry trade body, supported by companies, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America ('''PhRMA'''), a [[Washington, D.C.]] [[lobbying]] group and major [[campaign finance]] contributor. According to opensecrets.org Big Parma is the largest donor group to candidates.<ref>https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2019/10/big-pharma-continues-to-top-lobbying-spending/</ref>
The term comes from the industry trade body, supported by companies, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America ('''PhRMA'''), a [[Washington, D.C.]] [[lobbying]] group and major [[campaign finance]] contributor. According to opensecrets.org Big Parma is the largest donor group to candidates.<ref>https://www.opensecrets.org/news/2019/10/big-pharma-continues-to-top-lobbying-spending/</ref> Pharmaceutical companies are major donors to both federal and state legislative candidates.
During the presidency of Donald J. Trump, Big Pharma has been kept in check. Donald Trump has considered lowering prescription drug prices, which has also, in fairness, been discussed by 2020 Democrats, especially Bernie Sanders.
During the presidency of Donald J. Trump, Big Pharma has been kept in check. Donald Trump has considered lowering prescription drug prices, which has also, in fairness, been discussed by 2020 Democrats, especially Bernie Sanders.