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Trump to Launch TrumpRx Website for Discounted Prescription Drugs

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Trump to Launch TrumpRx Website for Discounted Prescription Drugs

Credited from: SCMP

  • TrumpRx website will offer discounted prescription drugs directly to consumers.
  • The site aims to address rising healthcare and cost-of-living concerns.
  • Unveiling scheduled for Thursday evening at the White House.
  • Negotiated discounts with major pharmaceutical companies will be featured.
  • Details on user savings and operational specifics remain unclear.

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to unveil the TrumpRx website on Thursday evening, providing a platform aimed at offering customers discounted prices on prescription drugs directly from manufacturers. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt described the site as "state of the art" and emphasized its potential to "save millions of Americans money," although the specifics of user savings are still uncertain, according to Reuters.

The TrumpRx website will facilitate purchases but will not serve as a direct retail platform, guiding consumers to drugmakers’ sites. Announcements from the administration highlight that agreements with major companies such as Pfizer and Merck have been established, aiming to lower drug prices to the lowest rates available globally. The unveiling will take place with key figures such as Dr. Mehmet Oz, overseeing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, according to Los Angeles Times and South China Morning Post.

Despite the optimistic outlook, critics question whether TrumpRx will provide substantial savings compared to existing insurance options, as prescription prices in the U.S. can vary significantly based on numerous factors. The administration's previous attempts to launch the site faced delays, and while Trump had set an earlier goal for a January launch, exact operational timelines remain unclear, according to Reuters and Los Angeles Times.

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