With prescription drug costs continuing to squeeze household budgets, President Donald Trump\u2019s new TrumpRx platform promises to deliver \u201cimmediate relief\u201d with discounted medications.<\/p>\n
TrumpRx is a portal that connects you to discounted pricing offers from participating drug manufacturers.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s like a coupon aggregator for prescriptions and based on prescription-savings platform GoodRx, which explains<\/a> on its website that it\u2019s a \u201ccore integration partner for TrumpRx, powering the pricing for leading brand medication.\u201d<\/p>\n When you visit the TrumpRx website, you can search for your medication or browse 43 medications. If you see a match for your prescription, you can click on it and you\u2019ll be directed to the drugmaker\u2019s site to complete your purchase. You still need a valid prescription from your doctor.<\/p>\n The White House has struck deals with major pharmaceutical companies, including AstraZeneca, Eli Lilly, Genentech, Merck and Pfizer, with plans to expand the list of participating manufacturers.<\/p>\n Who qualifies?<\/p>\n TrumpRx is currently only available to cash-paying patients. The platform explicitly states that discounted pricing isn\u2019t available if you\u2019re using insurance.<\/p>\n And any money you spend through TrumpRx won\u2019t count toward your insurance deductible. For many people, that trade-off could actually cost more in the long run.<\/p>\n However, several groups might benefit:<\/p>\n Uninsured Americans who pay full retail prices The complete list of available medications<\/p>\n Here\u2019s a list of the drugs currently available on the platform along with the advertised TrumpRx<\/a> prices:<\/p>\n Weight loss and diabetes:<\/p>\n Ozempic Pen: $199 Fertility treatments:<\/p>\n Gonal F: $168 Women\u2019s health:<\/p>\n Premarin: $99 Autoimmune and rheumatology:<\/p>\n Abrilada pen: $207.60 Respiratory:<\/p>\n Airsupra: $201 Thyroid:<\/p>\n Cytomel: $6 Cholesterol:<\/p>\n Colestid: $127.91 Cardiovascular:<\/p>\n Smoking cessation:<\/p>\n Chantix: $106.20 Mental health:<\/p>\n Antibiotics and antifungals:<\/p>\n Cleocin: $94.35 Other medications:<\/p>\n Genotropin (growth hormone): $89.67 How TrumpRx compares to other options<\/p>\n Before committing to TrumpRx, compare prices against other options you might already have access to, such as your existing insurance coverage. Be sure to check your insurance formulary and copay structure first.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also worth noting that certain categories can be better for discounts. The GLP-1 weight-loss medications stand out because employer insurance often excludes them. Getting Wegovy pills for $149 versus $1,349 retail represents significant savings \u2014 89% off \u2014 for those paying out of pocket.<\/p>\n Fertility drugs also represent a potential sweet spot, as insurance doesn\u2019t usually cover these medications. For example, the platform advertises an 83% discount on Gonal F, which could translate to thousands in savings during in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatments.<\/p>\n As always, it\u2019s smart to shop around. Mark Cuban\u2019s CostPlus<\/a> drug website is one place to start. WellRx<\/a> is another. A few extra minutes of comparison shopping could save you hundreds or more.<\/p>\n Evaluate your options<\/p>\n Do the following before making any changes to how you fill prescriptions:<\/p>\n Document your current costs. 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\nPeople with high-deductible health plans who haven\u2019t met their deductible
\nPatients whose specific medications aren\u2019t covered by their insurance
\nAnyone seeking drugs their employer won\u2019t cover, like certain weight-loss medications<\/p>\n
\nWegovy Pen: $199
\nWegovy Pill: $149
\nZepbound: $299
\nFarxiga: $181.59
\nXigduo XR: $181.59
\nInsulin Lispro: $25<\/p>\n
\nOvidrel: $84
\nCetrotide: $22.50<\/p>\n
\nPremarin Vaginal Cream: $236.65
\nPrempro: $98.84
\nDuavee: $30.30
\nEstring: $249<\/p>\n
\nXeljanz: $1,518
\nAzulfidine Tabs: $99.60
\nAzulfidine En Tabs: $130.80<\/p>\n
\nBevespi: $51<\/p>\n
\nLevoxyl: $35.10<\/p>\n
\nLopid: $39.60<\/p>\n
\nNicotrol: $271.16<\/p>\n
\nDiflucan: $14.06
\nZyvox: $122.74
\nVfend: $306.98<\/p>\n
\nNgenla (growth hormone): $2,217
\nEucrisa (dermatologic): $158.48
\nProtonix (heartburn): $200.10
\nToviaz (bladder control): $43.50
\nCortef (inflammation): $45
\nMedrol (inflammation): $3.15
\nZarontin (anticonvulsant): $71.10
\nZavzpret (migraine): $594.84
\nViracept (antiviral): $607.20<\/p>\n
\nVisit TrumpRx.gov and search to see if your medications are listed.
\nCompare the TrumpRx price against your current copay.
\nCheck alternative discount programs.
\nCalculate the full-year impact.
\nTalk to your doctor about less expensive therapeutic alternatives or potential discount programs.<\/p>\n