The US health spending spiked to $5.7 trillion in 2025, with utilization continuing to accelerate spending, according to government actuaries.[1791647][1728290] Spiking prescription drug spending, including on GLP-1s, is especially acute, contributing to the country's high baseline of prices.[1791647][1728290] This sharp increase in health spending reflects people's widespread discontent with unaffordable healthcare.[1728290]