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Trump Launches Discount Drug Site Amid Cost Concerns

2/18/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump launched TrumpRx.gov on February 5, 2026, to provide discounts on high-priced medications.
  • The Kaiser Family Foundation reports that one in five Americans skip prescriptions due to cost.
  • TrumpRx.gov targets uninsured patients and offers 60–80% discounts on over 40 drugs, including Airsupra and Ozempic.
  • Pharmacist Philip Hommerding expresses skepticism about the site's impact and Professor Joey Farley emphasizes maintaining a consistent pharmacist for safety.