Trump Promotes TrumpRx Website as Major Health Care Shift/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump unveiled TrumpRx, a new website designed to connect consumers with discounted prescription drug prices. The platform lists about 40 medications available at reduced cash prices through manufacturers and pharmacies. Experts say savings may help some patients, particularly those paying out of pocket, but benefits remain limited in scope.
TrumpRx Drug Discounts: Quick Looks
- Trump announces TrumpRx at White House event
- Website lists discounted cash prices for dozens of drugs
- Discounts apply only to uninsured or self-pay patients
- Fertility drugs show some of the largest price cuts
- Prices rely on manufacturer deals and coupon codes
- Experts warn many consumers may see limited savings
Deep Look: Trump Promotes TrumpRx Website as Major Health Care Shift
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on formally launched TrumpRx, a government-backed website intended to help consumers find lower cash prices for prescription medications at a time when health care affordability remains a top concern for Americans.
Speaking at a White House event, Trump described TrumpRx as one of the “most transformative health care initiatives” of his administration. He was joined by Mehmet Oz, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Joe Gebbia.
“Starting tonight, dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available at dramatic discounts for all consumers,” Trump said, emphasizing that the website directs users to reduced prices through participating pharmacies or drug manufacturers.
The TrumpRx website currently lists about 40 medications, many of which had already seen price reductions announced last year. The administration says additional drugs will be added in the future.
According to the site’s frequently asked questions, the discounted prices are available only to patients paying cash. The savings do not apply to people using insurance and do not count toward insurance deductibles. Consumers access the prices using coupon codes displayed on the site or by purchasing directly from participating manufacturers.
Trump credited the discounts to his administration’s “most favored nation” policy, which seeks to ensure U.S. consumers do not pay more for drugs than patients in other developed countries.
“For years, politicians from both parties promised to lower drug prices, and they failed,” Trump said. “We’re finally delivering.”
Health policy experts say the website may offer convenience but question how broadly it will reduce costs. Benjamin Jolley, a senior fellow at the American Economic Liberties Project, said TrumpRx primarily centralizes existing coupon programs.
“It’s useful to see everything in one place,” Jolley said. “But it doesn’t fundamentally change how drug pricing works.”
Dr. Christina Madison said the platform resembles existing discount programs such as GoodRx, though it simplifies access by eliminating the need to visit individual manufacturer websites.
GoodRx confirmed it is a key integration partner for TrumpRx, hosting many of the discounted cash prices and allowing them to be used at more than 70,000 retail and home-delivery pharmacies nationwide.
Savings vary widely by drug. The website highlights steep reductions for some GLP-1 medications used for weight loss, listing Wegovy at $149 per month compared with a stated list price above $1,300. However, experts note that prices for drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy had already declined following earlier voluntary cuts and federal negotiations.
Other medications remain costly despite advertised discounts. For example, the arthritis drug Xeljanz is listed at more than $1,500 per month even after a 50% price reduction.
One area drawing particular attention is fertility treatment. Several IVF-related drugs show discounts exceeding 80%, a development experts say could meaningfully reduce out-of-pocket costs for families seeking treatment.
“One in three families struggles with infertility,” Oz said at the event. “These discounts can change lives.”
Jolley estimated that reduced prices on fertility drugs could lower the overall cost of an IVF cycle by roughly 20%, a significant amount for patients whose treatments are often not covered by insurance.
Trump first previewed the TrumpRx initiative last September while announcing drug pricing agreements with major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer, which currently has the largest number of medications listed on the site.
The launch follows Trump’s broader “Great Healthcare Plan,” which calls on Congress to codify most-favored-nation pricing and expand price transparency, though the proposal offers few legislative details.
Polling shows health care costs remain a major worry for Americans. A recent survey by KFF found that two-thirds of U.S. adults are concerned about affording health care, with many expecting costs to rise further after enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits expired.
As TrumpRx rolls out, analysts say its real impact will depend on whether more drugs are added and whether uninsured and self-pay patients can consistently access the advertised savings.
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