第一财经·2026-01-01 05:18Core Viewpoint - In 2026, over 350 drug prices in the U.S. are expected to rise, despite pressure from the Trump administration for pharmaceutical companies to lower prices [3][4]. Group 1: Price Increases - Pharmaceutical companies plan to increase the prices of at least 350 brand-name drugs, including COVID-19 vaccines, respiratory syncytial virus vaccines, shingles vaccines, and some major cancer treatment drugs [3]. - The number of drugs with price increases in 2026 has risen compared to the previous year, while the increase rate remains stable [3]. - Pfizer is set to implement the largest price hikes, affecting around 80 different drugs, including cancer medications, migraine treatments, and commonly used hospital drugs like morphine and hydromorphone [3]. Group 2: Price Decreases - Fewer than ten drugs are expected to see price reductions, with diabetes-related therapies experiencing a decrease of over 40% [3]. Group 3: Specific Company Actions - Pfizer stated that the average price adjustment for innovative drugs and vaccines in 2026 will be below the overall inflation rate, emphasizing that small price increases are necessary to support ongoing investments in new drug development and to address rising costs [4]. - GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plans to raise prices for about 20 drugs and vaccines by 2% to 8.9%, citing the need to support scientific innovation while maintaining reasonable drug prices [4].