On the website called TrumpRx, users will be able to find advantageous prices on prescription medications, claims the U.S. president. A number of pharmaceutical companies have agreed to cooperate.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced the launch of a government website called TrumpRx, which will allow Americans to purchase medications at more affordable prices. This was reported by the dpa agency on Friday, February 6, as noted by DW.
It is clarified that medications will not be sold directly on the site; however, users will be able to find prescription drugs and learn how much they can save on purchases. To buy a medication at this price, users will need to download a coupon and present it at one of the partner pharmacies. Alternatively, the portal points out the option to buy the needed medication directly from the manufacturer.
According to dpa, at the time of the website's launch, around 40 medications could be found there, including weight loss drugs. However, journalists are not sure that consumers will actually be able to receive the significant discounts that Donald Trump promises. Meanwhile, a number of U.S. pharmaceutical companies have already agreed to offer their products through the TrumpRx website at a discount.
High Cost of Living in the U.S.
The U.S. is considered one of the most expensive markets for selling medications. In European and Asian countries, market regulation is generally stricter, and there are agreements on maximum prices.
There has long been a discussion in the U.S. about the high cost of living. The price of medications is just one aspect of this problem. Against this backdrop, Trump is often criticized for focusing too much on foreign policy and paying little attention to the internal problems of Americans.
