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TrumpRx lists 43 discounted drugs on new White House site
Summary
The White House launched TrumpRx, an online portal listing 43 discounted prescription drugs that directs users to manufacturers' sites and currently offers discounts only to cash-paying patients.
Content
President Trump's administration launched TrumpRx on Thursday as part of a broader effort to lower drug costs. The White House described the site as a portal that displays discounted offers from drugmakers and said it would provide immediate relief to patients. TrumpRx does not sell medications itself; it directs users to manufacturers' sites where prescriptions can be filled. The platform currently lists 43 drugs and accepts only cash-paying patients, so purchases do not count toward insurance deductibles.
Key details:
- The platform lists 43 prescription drugs and launched Thursday, according to the White House.
- TrumpRx displays discounted pricing offers but does not sell medication directly to consumers.
- Users need a prescription and are directed to drugmakers' websites to complete purchases.
- Discounts on the site are currently available only for cash-paying patients and do not count toward insurance deductibles.
- Examples cited by the administration include Wegovy priced at $149 a month versus $1,349 and an 83% discount on the fertility drug Gonal F.
- The White House said it has agreements with multiple drugmakers, including AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Genentech, Merck and Pfizer, and plans to expand participation; the administration has also proposed legislation to enable coverage of TrumpRx purchases under health plans.
Summary:
TrumpRx is presented as a manufacturer-directed portal that lists discounted offers for 43 drugs and does not operate as an online pharmacy. The White House plans to add more drugmakers to the program, and the administration has urged Congress to pass legislation that would allow health plans to cover purchases made through the site.
