President Trump announced a deal under which Pfizer will align U.S. prices with those it charges in other developed countries and participate in a new federal website, TrumpRx, that offers steep discounts on selected medicines [theatlantic.com#1]. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary called the agreement a "major step" toward lowering prescription drug costs [cbsnews.com#2]. TrumpRx is slated to launch in early 2026, according to detailed reporting on the program's structure [reason.com#3].
Highlights:
- Price alignment: Pfizer pledged to cut U.S. prices to match those in other developed countries [theatlantic.com#1].
- TrumpRx platform: The administration unveiled TrumpRx, a federal website intended to route Americans to steeply discounted Pfizer drugs [theatlantic.com#1][reason.com#3].
- Launch timing: TrumpRx is expected to go live in early 2026 [reason.com#3].
- Sample discounts: Reported examples include Xeljanz at about 40% off and Eucrisa at $162 versus a $692 list price [reason.com#3].
- Regulatory view: FDA Commissioner Marty Makary described the Trump–Pfizer deal as a "major step" [cbsnews.com#2].
This is one of the biggest medical announcements that this office has ever made – President Donald Trump
Perspectives:
- White House: President Trump framed the announcement as one of the office’s biggest medical developments. (The Atlantic)
- FDA Commissioner Marty Makary: He characterized the Trump–Pfizer agreement as a "major step" toward lower drug costs. (CBS News)
- Reason: The outlet argued TrumpRx is a carve-out benefiting Pfizer, linking discounts to a three-year exemption from proposed 100% import tariffs and describing a federally branded site redirecting to Pfizer’s checkout. (Reason)
- The Atlantic: It reported Pfizer will match U.S. prices to those in other developed countries and join the administration’s discount platform. (The Atlantic)
Sources:
- Pfizer Finally Gave Trump What He Wanted – theatlantic.com
- FDA head says Trump-Pfizer deal to lower prescription drug costs is "major step" – cbsnews.com
- TrumpRx Is Obamacare in Trump's Handwriting – reason.com
