I saw a post that half of FDA funding comes from pharma companies.
The Food and Drug Administration has moved from an entirely taxpayer-funded entity to one increasingly funded by user fees paid by manufacturers that are being regulated. Today, close to 45% of its budget comes from these user fees that companies pay when they apply for approval of a medical device or drug.
FDA mission from their webpage:
FDA Mission
The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety ... Read even more