President Trump launched a website to buy cheaper medicines in the US.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, launched a new website bearing his name on Thursday, which promises to facilitate access to significantly discounted medicines, in a country where the cost of these products is among the highest in the world.
TL;DR
- President Donald Trump launched a new website called 'TrumpRx' for discounted medications.
- The website promises discounts that could exceed 80% on popular prescription drugs.
- This initiative is part of efforts to address the high cost of living and voter concerns ahead of midterm elections.
- The program includes agreements with about ten pharmaceutical laboratories.
- Initially, over 40 popular medications, including obesity treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy, will be available at reduced prices.
- Ozempic's price is expected to drop from $1,000 to $199, and Wegovy's from $1,300 to $199.
- These discounted prices are temporary and will increase after two months.
- Trump stated that Americans have paid the highest drug prices globally and were effectively subsidizing other countries.