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Dr. Oz Unveils Massive IVF Drug Discounts Amid Controversy

10/19/2025

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On October 16, 2025, Dr. Mehmet Oz announced discounts on IVF drugs at an Oval Office event.
He claimed that a drug's price fell from $242 to $10, a 96% discount.
Critics pointed out the irony of an administration that restricts reproductive rights celebrating price reductions.
The initiative may lower U.S. prices but raises Europe-based costs, from $88 to $150, with discounts available only online at trumprx.gov.

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Story summary

On October 16, 2025, Dr. Mehmet Oz announced discounts on IVF drugs at an Oval Office event.
He claimed that a drug's price fell from $242 to $10, a 96% discount.
Critics pointed out the irony of an administration that restricts reproductive rights celebrating price reductions.
The initiative may lower U.S. prices but raises Europe-based costs, from $88 to $150, with discounts available only online at trumprx.gov.