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Hello, Curse and Coffee friends,
Today, we explore the continuation of the big pharma rip off.
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Coffee at the ready…
The Big Sip
The take: Pharma got tariff exemptions. Patients got January.
What happened: All 16 drug companies that signed "Most Favoured Nation" deals raised prices on some drugs in the first two weeks of 2026.
Why it matters: The deals covered Medicaid and cash payers. List prices, which drive copays and coverage decisions, were never part of the bargain.
What to watch: TrumpRx.gov launches this month. The 872 drugs that just got more expensive won't be on it.
The White House called list prices irrelevant. Your copay didn't get the memo.
Sponsor Break
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