White House Launches TrumpRx Site for Drug Discounts

The White House launched TrumpRx.gov on Thursday evening, a new website that lets Americans buy dozens of popular prescription drugs at sharp discounts. President Trump announced the site during an event at the White House, calling it a major step to cut drug costs after deals with 16 large drug companies. The platform aims to match U.S. prices to the lowest paid anywhere else in the world.

Background

For years, people in the U.S. have paid more for prescription drugs than folks in other countries. President Trump has pushed hard to change that. Over the past several months, his administration struck agreements with 16 of the biggest drugmakers. These are called most-favored-nation deals. They mean U.S. patients get prices no higher than what other nations pay.

In return, the drug companies got breaks from U.S. tariffs on their imports. The deals cover drugs for diabetes, obesity, asthma, HIV, infertility, and more. The White House says 16 out of 17 top drug companies signed on, with the last one set to join soon. Companies like Pfizer, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk, and AstraZeneca are taking part.

The push comes as drug prices stay a hot topic. Many Americans skip meds or cut doses because of high costs. Trump has tied this effort to bigger goals, like helping Republicans in upcoming midterm elections by showing results on health care costs.

TrumpRx.gov went live right after the White House event. It builds on earlier ideas to lower prices but focuses on cash-paying customers, not those using insurance.

Key Details

The website shows a list of about 40 drugs with big price cuts. Users enter their prescription info, see the discount, and get a coupon to use at pharmacies. They can print it or save it to a phone wallet. For some specialty drugs, it links to mail-order services that ship straight home.

GoodRx, a company that handles drug coupons, runs the site's operations. It works with the drugmakers to make the discounts real at the counter. The site does not sell drugs itself. Pharmacies check prescriptions before giving the lower price.

Price Examples

Here are some of the standout cuts:

• Novo Nordisk's Wegovy, a weight-loss injection, drops from over $1,300 a month to $199.
• Ozempic, used for diabetes and weight, falls from $1,028 to around $350, or as low as $149 for the pill form.
• AstraZeneca's Bevespi Aerosphere inhaler for COPD goes from $458 to $51.
• Airsupra inhaler for asthma drops from $504 to $201.
• Eucrisa ointment for skin conditions cuts from $792 to $158.
• Insulin Lispro costs as little as $25 a month.
• Duavee for hot flashes and bone health falls from $202 to $30.
• IVF drugs like Gonal-F see major reductions for fertility treatments.

Pfizer offers discounts on over 30 of its drugs, covering migraines, arthritis, women's health, and rare diseases. Savings hit up to 85% off list prices, averaging 50% for many. Over 100 million patients could benefit from these.

Buys through TrumpRx usually do not count toward insurance deductibles. Insured people should check if the cash price beats their copay. The site works for anyone with a prescription, insured or not, who pays cash.

"We're here this evening to celebrate the launch of one of the most transformative health care initiatives of all time. There's never been anything like it," Trump said at the event. "Starting tonight, dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available at dramatic discounts for all consumers."

Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and Joe Gebbia, an Airbnb co-founder advising on the site's design, joined Trump at the launch.

What This Means

TrumpRx gives a new option for millions facing high drug bills. Cash buyers, the uninsured, or those with high-deductible plans stand to save the most. For example, someone on Wegovy could cut monthly costs by thousands a year. Families dealing with infertility or chronic conditions like asthma get relief too.

The site spotlights drugs with the highest U.S. spending, like GLP-1 meds for weight and diabetes. Monthly costs now range from $149 to $350 on average for these. Inhalers and insulin become affordable for more people.

It does not change prices for most insured patients, who get drugs through plans. Experts say overall drug prices may not shift much since insurance covers the bulk of sales. Still, it pressures companies to lower list prices over time.

Drugmakers keep innovating while offering these deals. Pfizer plans to grow its own direct sales platform alongside TrumpRx. The White House expects more drugs and companies to join soon.

Patients can visit TrumpRx.gov anytime to check prices. They just need a doctor's prescription. This launch marks one piece of wider efforts to tackle health costs, with more changes possible ahead.