02/06/2026, 07:5202/06/2026, 07:52
US President Donald Trump has announced the launch of an internet portal named after him, through which Americans can access medicine more cheaply. The government website called “TrumpRx” does not sell the drugs itself.
Donald Trump talks about “TrumpRx”.Image: keystone
Instead, you can search for prescription medicines there. If they are listed on the website, you will see how much you could supposedly save by purchasing them. To get this price, you can then download a coupon and submit it to cooperating pharmacies. Alternatively, the portal refers to purchasing directly from the manufacturers.
“Dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available to all consumers at dramatic discounts through a new website,” Trump said at the launch of the portal. At that time, according to the White House, 40 products were listed there – including weight loss injections. However, it is unclear whether and to what extent Americans will actually save money in their everyday lives.
Cost of living is an important issue in the USA
The USA is considered one of the most expensive markets in the world for many medications. Countries in Europe or Asia usually negotiate central maximum prices and regulate the pharmaceutical industry more closely. In the USA, the increased cost of living has been discussed for a long time, with high drug prices being one of many aspects. Trump is faced with criticism that he is paying too much attention to foreign policy issues and neglecting the actual concerns of the people in the country.
The Republican has long wanted to lower drug prices in the USA and is relying on agreements with pharmaceutical companies to achieve this. A number of them had already announced that they would offer medicines at a discount via the platform.
It is unclear how many patients will actually save money by using the portal. An expert told the New York Times that some patients mistakenly believe a price is cheap, but could end up worse off financially. (dab/sda/dpa)