Trump and Mark Cuban Launch Initiative to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Prescription drug costs have long been a significant financial burden for American households, but a new partnership between former President Donald Trump and billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban aims to address this issue. On May 18, Trump announced a major expansion of TrumpRx.gov, a government-backed price comparison tool, which now includes over 600 generic medications and links to providers such as Cost Plus Drugs, Amazon Pharmacy, and GoodRx. The initiative is designed to empower consumers to find lower-cost options for their prescriptions, though its effectiveness depends on active user engagement. The updated platform allows users to search for medications, compare prices across pharmacies, and select the most affordable option. Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs, which supplies 559 of the added generic drugs, plays a central role in the effort. The company emphasizes transparent pricing, often selling medications at a fixed markup rather than relying on traditional pricing structures. Cuban expressed optimism about the partnership, stating that increased demand could drive further savings. “Republicans want cheaper drugs. Independents want cheaper drugs. Democrats want cheaper drugs,” he said, highlighting the bipartisan appeal of the initiative. Trump positioned TrumpRx as part of a broader administration effort to reduce prescription drug costs. Officials claim they have negotiated “most-favored-nation” pricing agreements with 17 major pharmaceutical companies, aiming to align U.S. drug prices with those in other developed nations. The initiative has already led to price reductions on medications like insulin, fertility treatments, and weight-loss drugs, according to Trump.#donald_trump #kamala_harris #cost_plus_drugs #mark_cuban #trump_rx
CMS Administrator Announces Expansion of TrumpRx Drug List Amid Health and Policy Discussions CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz announced during a White House press briefing that 160 new medications have been added to the government’s discounted drug website, TrumpRx. This brings the total number of drugs available on the platform to more than 750. The announcement follows the Trump administration’s earlier initiative to partner with online pharmacies to add approximately 600 generic drugs to the site. Oz emphasized that while the expansion aims to provide affordable options, experts noted that potential savings for patients depend heavily on their individual circumstances. For the majority of Americans with health insurance, using their coverage to obtain medications remains more cost-effective than purchasing drugs through TrumpRx with cash. The discussion also turned to President Donald Trump’s health. Oz, a physician by training, stated that the 80-year-old president has “excellent” health, citing his medical records. Trump recently underwent another checkup at Walter Reed Medical Center, and Oz highlighted the president’s “amount of energy and mental acuity,” suggesting that such vitality requires a “vessel to carry it.” Oz addressed questions about Trump’s frequent medical checkups, which have occurred more than once annually during his second term. He explained that the president’s regular visits reflect his “very meticulous” nature, as he “wants to know all the numbers” and ensure his health remains on track. Oz also expressed confidence in Trump’s judgment, stating that the president “aces the test every single day” and is “curious to make sure everything is going in the right direction.#dr_mehmet_oz #walter_reed_medical_center #cms_administrator #trump_rx #pulte
