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TrumpRx Covers Just 12% of Brands, Saves Little

7/16/2026

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  • NPR analysis shows the TrumpRx discount website, launched by U.S. President Donald Trump in February, covers fewer than 12% of brand-name drugs, excluding many high-cost medicines.
  • Boston University economist Rena Conti says companies select only certain products for discounts.
  • TrumpRx lists Pfizer’s antidepressant Pristiq at $200, higher than generic versions at $20-$30 with coupons.
  • The site advertises over $400 million in savings, but the White House has not released usage data.