‘Save a fortune’: Trump unveils TrumpRx discount drug site
New platform connects American patients directly to drug makers with promised price cuts on popular medications like Ozempic
US President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled a self-branded “TrumpRx” website allowing consumers to buy discounted drugs such as weight-loss and infertility treatments directly from companies.
The move is part of Trump’s drive to tackle voter anger over the cost of living ahead of midterm elections in November, in which his Republicans risk losing control of Congress.
“Starting tonight, dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available at dramatic discounts for all consumers,” Trump said at an event at the White House, adding that “you’re going to save a fortune”.
“Americans have long been paying the highest drug prices anywhere in the world... the American people were effectively subsidising the cost of drugs for the entire world.”
Trump said pharmaceutical giants Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk had agreed to offer their popular but expensive GLP-1 weight-loss drugs at “drastic discounts” through the site.
Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic would be reduced from more than US$1,000 to US$199 a month, while Eli Lilly’s Wegovy would be cut from US$1,300 to US$199, Trump said. Prices would gradually rise after an initial two months, according to the website.