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Trump's Drug Price Deal: Lower Costs, New Platform
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President Trumps initiative to lower prescription drug prices in the U.S. involves nine major pharmaceutical companies, including Amgen, Merck, and Sanofi, agreeing to match prices charged in other developed countries for Medicaid drugs. This deal also applies to new medications, impacting all markets, including commercial and cash-pay customers, as well as Medicare and Medicaid. The move aims to address high drug prices, benefiting state budgets and uninsured patients. While the direct impact on Medicaid prices might be limited, the overall effect is positive. The Trump administration also announced the launch of TrumpRx, a platform for buying drugs directly from manufacturers, and donations of essential medications to a national reserve.
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