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Who Owns Big Pharma?
Well, the better question is: Who does Big Pharma own?

Big Pharma contributes heavily to the annual budget of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Big Pharma does this through application fees (user fees) for its new products.Experts say the industry contributes about two thirds of the FDA’s budget.Big Pharma also uses its profits and an army of 1,378 paid lobbyists to spread its influence on Capitol Hill.Big Pharma Spending
For every $1 spent on “basic research,” Big Pharma spends $19 on promotions and advertising.