Trump Launches 'Trump Rx' to Provide Affordable Prescription Medications
President Donald Trump announced the launch of a new online platform, "Trump Rx", designed to assist patients in purchasing prescription medications at lower prices by directing them to manufacturers' websites that offer direct-to-consumer sales.
During the unveiling of the site, Trump stated: "You will save a fortune, and this is also very beneficial for healthcare overall."
It is important to note that the site does not sell medications directly but serves as a referral platform, allowing consumers to compare prices and obtain pharmacy coupons to facilitate affordable purchases.
The site initially features over 40 medications, including popular weight loss drugs such as "Ozempic" and "Wegovy".
This initiative is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to address rising healthcare costs, which have become a significant concern for Americans, particularly as prices for housing, groceries, and other services continue to rise. This issue has been a political vulnerability for the administration ahead of the midterm elections in November.
Trump emphasized that the lower prices are a result of his administration's pressure on pharmaceutical companies to match U.S. prices with those in other countries, noting that prescription drug costs could rise in foreign markets as a consequence.
He added during a 20-minute event at the White House: "We are tired of supporting the world."
The launch of the site follows several delays, the reasons for which have not been disclosed. However, officials had previously confirmed that the site would share prices with consumers before the end of last year, with an initial launch planned for late January.
This platform is part of a series of initiatives announced by the Trump administration in recent months, including agreements with 9 major pharmaceutical companies aimed at reducing prices and establishing new manufacturing facilities in the United States, all intended to address rising drug costs and improve affordability for Americans.
