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# ![Healthcare Graphic](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:26/t:stocks-healthcare.png) Healthcare

AstraZeneca and Trump reach a deal to lower drug prices for Medicaid patients. Concerns about vaccine safety and big pharma practices continue to be a critical theme.

### About Healthcare
The healthcare sector encompasses companies and activities related to providing medical services, products, and insurance.  

### Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX [#](/topic/stocks-healthcare/interactions)
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![Engagements Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:stocks-healthcare/c:line/m:interactions/iv:1d.svg)  
[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/stocks-healthcare/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XXXXXXXXXX  
**Daily Average**: XXXXXXXXXX  
**1 Week**: XXXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
**1 Month**: XXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX%  
**6 Months**: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XX%  
**1 Year**: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +64%  
**1-Year High**: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2024-12-05  
**1-Year Low**: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-10-17  

| Social Network | X         | Reddit | YouTube   | TikTok    | News    |
| -------------- | -         | ------ | -------   | ------    | ----    |
| Engagements    | XXXXXXXXX | XXXXXX | XXXXXXXXX | XXXXXXXXX | XXXXXXX |
  

  
  
### Mentions: XXXXXX [#](/topic/stocks-healthcare/posts_active)
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![Mentions Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:stocks-healthcare/c:line/m:posts_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/stocks-healthcare/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XXXXXX  
**Daily Average**: XXXXXX  
**1 Week**: XXXXXX -XX%  
**1 Month**: XXXXXXX -XX%  
**6 Months**: XXXXXXXXX +42%  
**1 Year**: XXXXXXXXX +37%  
**1-Year High**: XXXXXX on 2025-07-03  
**1-Year Low**: XXXXXX on 2025-01-27  

| Social Network | X      | Reddit | YouTube | TikTok | News |
| -------------- | -      | ------ | ------- | ------ | ---- |
| Mentions       | XXXXXX | XXX    | XXXXX   | XXXXX  | XXX  |
  

  
  
### Creators: XXXXXX [#](/topic/stocks-healthcare/contributors_active)
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![Creators Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:stocks-healthcare/c:line/m:contributors_active/iv:1d.svg)  
[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/stocks-healthcare/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
XXXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Healthcare in the last XX hours which is up XXXX% from XXXXXX in the previous XX hours
**Daily Average**: XXXXXX  
**1 Week**: XXXXXX -XX%  
**1 Month**: XXXXXX -XX%  
**6 Months**: XXXXXXX +52%  
**1 Year**: XXXXXXX +69%  
**1-Year High**: XXXXXX on 2025-06-28  
**1-Year Low**: XXXXX on 2024-11-02  

The most influential creators that mention Healthcare in the last XX hours

| Creator                                                        | Rank | Followers   | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                        | ---- | ---------   | ----- | ----------- |
| [@cybervillagesolution](/creator/youtube/cybervillagesolution) | X    | XXXXXXXXXX  | XX    | XXXXXXXXX   |
| [@FortuneMagazine](/creator/twitter/FortuneMagazine)           | X    | XXXXXXXXXXX | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@newstart_2024](/creator/twitter/newstart_2024)               | X    | XXXXXXX     | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@StockMKTNewz](/creator/twitter/StockMKTNewz)                 | X    | XXXXXXX     | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@hiuenglish](/creator/youtube/hiuenglish)                     | X    | XXXXXXXXX   | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@TheLongInvest](/creator/twitter/TheLongInvest)               | X    | XXXXXXX     | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@StonkChris](/creator/twitter/StonkChris)                     | X    | XXXXXX      | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@CNBC](/creator/twitter/CNBC)                                 | X    | XXXXXXXXXXX | XX    | XXXXXXX     |
| [@vcs181](/creator/youtube/vcs181)                             | X    | XXXXXX      | X     | XXXXXXX     |
| [@ThePlayersTV](/creator/twitter/ThePlayersTV)                 | XX   | XXXXX       | X     | XXXXXXX     |

[View More](/list/creators/stocks-healthcare/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: XX% [#](/topic/stocks-healthcare/sentiment)
---
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:stocks-healthcare/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/stocks-healthcare/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
**Current Value**: XX%  
**Daily Average**: XX%  
**1 Week**: XX% -X%  
**1 Month**: XX% +13%  
**6 Months**: XX% +3%  
**1 Year**: XX% -X%  
**1-Year High**: XX% on 2025-06-10  
**1-Year Low**: XX% on 2025-06-14  

**Most Supportive Themes**
- **Trump's Drug Pricing Deal with Pfizer:** (45%) The deal involves Pfizer offering discounted drugs through a new government website, potentially lowering costs for Medicaid patients.
- **DeSci and BioProtocol:** (25%) The emergence of decentralized science (DeSci) and the BioProtocol project are gaining traction, with a focus on transparent, collaborative research and community-driven funding models.
- **Positive Developments in Biotech:** (10%) Positive news includes FDA approvals for new drugs, advancements in treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, and investments in manufacturing and research.
  
**Most Critical Themes**
- **Concerns about Vaccine Safety and Big Pharma:** (25%)  There are ongoing concerns about vaccine safety, particularly regarding the Pfizer vaccine, and criticism of the pharmaceutical industry's practices, including alleged fraud and price gouging.
- **UnitedHealth Group's Challenges:** (5%)  UnitedHealth Group faces challenges due to rising medical costs, a CEO departure, and a DOJ investigation, leading to a significant stock drop.
  
Network engagement breakdown:  
| Network | Positive  | %   | Neutral   | %   | Negative  | %   |
| ------- | --------  | -   | -------   | -   | --------  | -   |
| X       | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXX   | X%  |
| Reddit  | XXXXXX    | X%  | XXXXXX    | X%  | XXXXX     | X%  |
| YouTube | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXX   | X%  |
| TikTok  | XXXXXXX   | X%  | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXX   | X%  |
| News    | XXXXXX    | X%  | XXXXXXX   | X%  | XXXXX     | X%  |
|         |           |     |           |     |           |     |
| Total   | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXXXX | XX% | XXXXXXXXX | XX% |
  


**Top assets mentioned**
In the posts about Healthcare in the last XX hours

[Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)](/topic/johnson-johnson)
[Johnson & Johnson (JNJ)](/topic/$jnj)
[Pfizer, Inc. (PFE)](/topic/$pfe)
[CVS Health Corp (CVS)](/topic/cvs)
[UnitedHealth Group (UNH)](/topic/$unh)
[Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/tesla)
[Eli Lilly and Company (LLY)](/topic/eli-lilly)
[Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK)](/topic/$mrk)
[NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA)](/topic/$nvda)
[Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)](/topic/$tsla)

**Top topics mentioned**
In the posts about Healthcare in the last XX hours

[stocks technology](/topic/stocks-technology), [stocks consumer cyclical](/topic/stocks-consumer-cyclical), [stocks financial services](/topic/stocks-financial-services), [coins solana ecosystem](/topic/coins-solana-ecosystem), [coins defi](/topic/coins-defi), [stocks bitcoin treasuries](/topic/stocks-bitcoin-treasuries), [coins base ecosystem](/topic/coins-base-ecosystem), [stocks communication services](/topic/stocks-communication-services), [stocks consumer defensive](/topic/stocks-consumer-defensive), [stocks industrials](/topic/stocks-industrials), [stocks](/topic/stocks), [coins layer 1](/topic/coins-layer-1), [coins bsc](/topic/coins-bsc), [coins pow](/topic/coins-pow), [coins made in usa](/topic/coins-made-in-usa), [investment](/topic/investment), [coins meme](/topic/coins-meme), [stocks energy](/topic/stocks-energy), [tesla](/topic/tesla), [stocks banks](/topic/stocks-banks), [coins dao](/topic/coins-dao), [coins arbitrum](/topic/coins-arbitrum), [coins bitcoin ecosystem](/topic/coins-bitcoin-ecosystem), [coins gaming](/topic/coins-gaming), [$nvda](/topic/$nvda), [$tsla](/topic/$tsla), [coins pos](/topic/coins-pos), [coins nft](/topic/coins-nft), [stocks defense](/topic/stocks-defense), [bitcoin](/topic/bitcoin), [coins ai](/topic/coins-ai), [coins depin](/topic/coins-depin), [coins real world assets](/topic/coins-real-world-assets), [coins exchange tokens](/topic/coins-exchange-tokens), [donald trump](/topic/donald-trump), [coins privacy](/topic/coins-privacy), [$aapl](/topic/$aapl), [advanced micro devices](/topic/advanced-micro-devices), [$amd](/topic/$amd), [ethereum](/topic/ethereum), [stocks crypto treasuries](/topic/stocks-crypto-treasuries), [$gnpx](/topic/$gnpx), [stockmarket](/topic/stockmarket), [$spy](/topic/$spy), [coins ai agents](/topic/coins-ai-agents), [meta](/topic/meta), [stocks bitcoin miners](/topic/stocks-bitcoin-miners), [$amzn](/topic/$amzn), [$googl](/topic/$googl), [meta platforms](/topic/meta-platforms), [$meta](/topic/$meta), [microsoft](/topic/microsoft), [coins inj](/topic/coins-inj), [$nflx](/topic/$nflx), [money](/topic/money), [coins analytics](/topic/coins-analytics), [solana](/topic/solana), [$btc](/topic/$btc), [$msft](/topic/$msft), [$eth](/topic/$eth), [jpmorgan chase](/topic/jpmorgan-chase), [$asts](/topic/$asts), [$oscr](/topic/$oscr), [discord](/topic/discord), [$tmdx](/topic/$tmdx), [signals](/topic/signals), [$eose](/topic/$eose), [sol](/topic/sol), [coins avalanche](/topic/coins-avalanche), [coins lending borrowing](/topic/coins-lending-borrowing), [united states](/topic/united-states), [$nke](/topic/$nke), [$be](/topic/$be), [$omer](/topic/$omer), [$jpm](/topic/$jpm), [$elbm](/topic/$elbm), [$intc](/topic/$intc), [coins dot](/topic/coins-dot), [coins socialfi](/topic/coins-socialfi), [stocks basic materials](/topic/stocks-basic-materials), [$rxrx](/topic/$rxrx), [$sol](/topic/$sol), [applovin](/topic/applovin), [$app](/topic/$app), [$pypl](/topic/$pypl), [coins layer 2](/topic/coins-layer-2), [$alab](/topic/$alab), [$aqms](/topic/$aqms), [trade desk inc](/topic/trade-desk-inc), [$ttd](/topic/$ttd), [nasdaq](/topic/nasdaq), [$wfc](/topic/$wfc), [nvda](/topic/nvda), [bnb](/topic/bnb), [bank of america](/topic/bank-of-america), [$duol](/topic/$duol), [$qcom](/topic/$qcom), [$qqq](/topic/$qqq), [goldman sachs](/topic/goldman-sachs), [coins cardano](/topic/coins-cardano)

### Top News [#](/topic/stocks-healthcare/news)
---
Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours  

*Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.*  

"Gilead Sciences CFO Dickinson sells $295k in shares By Investing.com"  
[News Link](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/gilead-sciences-cfo-dickinson-sells-295k-in-shares-93CH-4293612) [@Investingcom](/creator/x/Investingcom) 2025-10-17T02:05Z 1.3M followers, XX engagements


"Gilead Sciences (GILD) CCO Mercier sells $354k in stock By Investing.com"  
[News Link](https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/gilead-sciences-gild-cco-mercier-sells-354k-in-stock-93CH-4293610) [@Investingcom](/creator/x/Investingcom) 2025-10-17T01:48Z 1.3M followers, XX engagements


"These companies reporting next week have a history of posting beats and rallying"  
[News Link](https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/16/these-companies-reporting-next-week-have-a-history-of-posting-beats-and-rallying.html) [@CNBCi](/creator/x/CNBCi) 2025-10-17T01:32Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements


"Trump Strikes Deal With German Merck on Tariffs IVF Costs"  
[News Link](https://finance.yahoo.com/news/trump-strikes-deal-german-merck-200633113.html) [@YahooFinance](/creator/x/YahooFinance) 2025-10-16T23:45Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements



### Top Social Posts [#](/topic/stocks-healthcare/posts)
---
Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"CVS Challenge in Korea 😮 #dhruvinanda #foodvlog #challenge"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=Y1I-0oLCOx8) [@dhruvinanda](/creator/youtube/dhruvinanda) 2025-10-17T07:56Z 2.4M followers, 39.5K engagements


"DAX-Check LIVE: Continental Deutsche Bank Deutz Merck Munich Re ProSiebenSat.1 Rstungswerte"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=15_Q1-H2KPo) [@der](/creator/youtube/der) 2025-10-17T07:13Z 480K followers, 5601 engagements


"Breaking 🚨 Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. disclosed purchases of $DHR $ICE and $FNV The one to watch is $DHR (Danaher Corp.) Keep reading to see my reasoning"  
[Reddit Link](https://redd.it/1o870um) [@jwoodsr](/creator/reddit/jwoodsr) 2025-10-17T06:56Z X followers, XXX engagements


"Still not bullish on Online+ 😏 The only app youll ever need for wallet chat dApps NFTs social interactions and more. And heres the best part you earn $ION the native coin of @ice_blockchain. Imagine this: you earn not only when you create content but even when you consume content just lying on your bed. Now you might wonder 👇 How does Online+ actually help boost $IONs price Whenever someone wants to advertise their project product or profile they buy $ION. The more ads the more $ION they need creating constant buying pressure and increasing liquidity. But thats not all here comes ICE"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Crypto_Neuz/status/1979073024180785249) [@Crypto_Neuz](/creator/x/Crypto_Neuz) 2025-10-17T06:32Z 31.9K followers, 5120 engagements

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Healthcare Graphic Healthcare

AstraZeneca and Trump reach a deal to lower drug prices for Medicaid patients. Concerns about vaccine safety and big pharma practices continue to be a critical theme.

About Healthcare

The healthcare sector encompasses companies and activities related to providing medical services, products, and insurance.

Engagements: XXXXXXXXXX #


Engagements Line Chart
Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXXXXXX
1 Week: XXXXXXXXXXX -XX%
1 Month: XXXXXXXXXXX -XXXX%
6 Months: XXXXXXXXXXXXX -XX%
1 Year: XXXXXXXXXXXXX +64%
1-Year High: XXXXXXXXXXX on 2024-12-05
1-Year Low: XXXXXXXXX on 2025-10-17

Social Network X Reddit YouTube TikTok News
Engagements XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

Mentions: XXXXXX #


Mentions Line Chart
Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XXXXXX
Daily Average: XXXXXX
1 Week: XXXXXX -XX%
1 Month: XXXXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXXXXX +42%
1 Year: XXXXXXXXX +37%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-07-03
1-Year Low: XXXXXX on 2025-01-27

Social Network X Reddit YouTube TikTok News
Mentions XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX

Creators: XXXXXX #


Creators Line Chart
Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
XXXXXX unique social accounts have posts mentioning Healthcare in the last XX hours which is up XXXX% from XXXXXX in the previous XX hours Daily Average: XXXXXX
1 Week: XXXXXX -XX%
1 Month: XXXXXX -XX%
6 Months: XXXXXXX +52%
1 Year: XXXXXXX +69%
1-Year High: XXXXXX on 2025-06-28
1-Year Low: XXXXX on 2024-11-02

The most influential creators that mention Healthcare in the last XX hours

Creator Rank Followers Posts Engagements
@cybervillagesolution X XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX
@FortuneMagazine X XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
@newstart_2024 X XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
@StockMKTNewz X XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
@hiuenglish X XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX
@TheLongInvest X XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
@StonkChris X XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
@CNBC X XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
@vcs181 X XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
@ThePlayersTV XX XXXXX X XXXXXXX

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Sentiment: XX% #


Sentiment Line Chart
Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data
Current Value: XX%
Daily Average: XX%
1 Week: XX% -X%
1 Month: XX% +13%
6 Months: XX% +3%
1 Year: XX% -X%
1-Year High: XX% on 2025-06-10
1-Year Low: XX% on 2025-06-14

Most Supportive Themes

  • Trump's Drug Pricing Deal with Pfizer: (45%) The deal involves Pfizer offering discounted drugs through a new government website, potentially lowering costs for Medicaid patients.
  • DeSci and BioProtocol: (25%) The emergence of decentralized science (DeSci) and the BioProtocol project are gaining traction, with a focus on transparent, collaborative research and community-driven funding models.
  • Positive Developments in Biotech: (10%) Positive news includes FDA approvals for new drugs, advancements in treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, and investments in manufacturing and research.

Most Critical Themes

  • Concerns about Vaccine Safety and Big Pharma: (25%) There are ongoing concerns about vaccine safety, particularly regarding the Pfizer vaccine, and criticism of the pharmaceutical industry's practices, including alleged fraud and price gouging.
  • UnitedHealth Group's Challenges: (5%) UnitedHealth Group faces challenges due to rising medical costs, a CEO departure, and a DOJ investigation, leading to a significant stock drop.

Network engagement breakdown:

Network Positive % Neutral % Negative %
X XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXX X%
Reddit XXXXXX X% XXXXXX X% XXXXX X%
YouTube XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXX X%
TikTok XXXXXXX X% XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXX X%
News XXXXXX X% XXXXXXX X% XXXXX X%
Total XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXXXX XX% XXXXXXXXX XX%

Top assets mentioned In the posts about Healthcare in the last XX hours

Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) Pfizer, Inc. (PFE) CVS Health Corp (CVS) UnitedHealth Group (UNH) Tesla, Inc. (TSLA) Eli Lilly and Company (LLY) Merck & Co., Inc. (MRK) NVIDIA Corp. (NVDA) Tesla, Inc. (TSLA)

Top topics mentioned In the posts about Healthcare in the last XX hours

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Top News #


Top news links shared on social in the last XX hours

Showing a maximum of X news posts for non-authenticated requests. Use your API key in requests for full results.

"Gilead Sciences CFO Dickinson sells $295k in shares By Investing.com"
News Link @Investingcom 2025-10-17T02:05Z 1.3M followers, XX engagements

"Gilead Sciences (GILD) CCO Mercier sells $354k in stock By Investing.com"
News Link @Investingcom 2025-10-17T01:48Z 1.3M followers, XX engagements

"These companies reporting next week have a history of posting beats and rallying"
News Link @CNBCi 2025-10-17T01:32Z 208.1M followers, XXX engagements

"Trump Strikes Deal With German Merck on Tariffs IVF Costs"
News Link @YahooFinance 2025-10-16T23:45Z 208.1M followers, XX engagements

Top Social Posts #


Top posts by engagements in the last XX hours

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"CVS Challenge in Korea 😮 #dhruvinanda #foodvlog #challenge"
YouTube Link @dhruvinanda 2025-10-17T07:56Z 2.4M followers, 39.5K engagements

"DAX-Check LIVE: Continental Deutsche Bank Deutz Merck Munich Re ProSiebenSat.1 Rstungswerte"
YouTube Link @der 2025-10-17T07:13Z 480K followers, 5601 engagements

"Breaking 🚨 Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. disclosed purchases of $DHR $ICE and $FNV The one to watch is $DHR (Danaher Corp.) Keep reading to see my reasoning"
Reddit Link @jwoodsr 2025-10-17T06:56Z X followers, XXX engagements

"Still not bullish on Online+ 😏 The only app youll ever need for wallet chat dApps NFTs social interactions and more. And heres the best part you earn $ION the native coin of @ice_blockchain. Imagine this: you earn not only when you create content but even when you consume content just lying on your bed. Now you might wonder 👇 How does Online+ actually help boost $IONs price Whenever someone wants to advertise their project product or profile they buy $ION. The more ads the more $ION they need creating constant buying pressure and increasing liquidity. But thats not all here comes ICE"
X Link @Crypto_Neuz 2025-10-17T06:32Z 31.9K followers, 5120 engagements

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