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For years, Americans have been left in the dark about what their prescriptions will cost. Republicans are fighting for price transparency, and to ensure that you’re able to get the best deal possible. If your prescription’s co-pay is higher than its cash price, you may find it for less on TrumpRx.gov. Thanks to something called “Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) prescription drug pricing,” Americans are no longer forced to pay almost three times what other developed nations pay for the same medications.
But we’ve haven’t stopped there. This week, President Trump announced a major expansion to TrumpRx.gov, adding more than 600 new medications at a discount—and they’re the prescriptions that millions of Americans rely on, like atorvastatin for cholesterol, lisinopril for blood pressure, and metformin for diabetes.
Back in January, when I asked whether you'd experienced an unreasonable rise in prescription drug costs since the Affordable Care Act was enacted, 66 percent of you said yes.
And here’s what a few of our neighbors had to say then about their experience with rising prescription costs.
"After a heart attack 3 years ago I was prescribed Eliquis, which has risen to over $600/month through local pharmacies. My cardiologist recommended going to Canada. I do now and I get 3 months of Eliquis for $150." — John, Palm Beach Gardens
That's the old system in a nutshell: an American heart attack survivor crossing the border to afford his medication. Today, Eliquis is listed on TrumpRx.gov at $346 a month—a 43 percent drop from the U.S. list price, and no passport required.
"During surgery for breast cancer I was diagnosed with Afib. Now I need to take Eliquis. My deductible is $615 and my monthly cost $181.80. Per my heart doctor, this is what is keeping me from having a stroke." — Linda, Port St. Lucie
For patients like Linda, TrumpRx provides something just as valuable as a lower price: transparency. Now she can compare her insurance co-pay directly against the cash price—and know exactly what she's supposed to be paying. No more guessing, no more middlemen.
"Publix used to provide metformin for free. Now they charge for it." — Jay, North Palm Beach
Metformin, a common diabetes medication, is now listed on TrumpRx for $8.42. It's one of more than 600 generic medications added this week—nearly seven times more than were available before.
"I was a pharmacist with one of the major drug chains. I remember when insulin sold for less than $3.00 per vial. People now pay $30.00 for the same." — Alan, Port St. Lucie
Insulin is one of the medications negotiated through the Most Favored Nation agreements, with discounts of up to 72 percent on TrumpRx.
"I am a type 2 diabetic and was prescribed Ozempic by my PCP. At the pharmacy I was told my insurance would not pay for it and it would be over $1,000 a month." — Gary, Stuart
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic—used for both diabetes and weight loss—are featured under "Presidential Deals" on TrumpRx, with savings of up to 77 percent.
These are our neighbors, in our communities, finally getting some relief. For decades, Americans paid the highest drug prices in the world so that patients overseas could pay a fraction of the cost for the same medications. That ends now.
If you take a prescription regularly, TrumpRx.gov should be your first stop before you go to the pharmacy. At a minimum, you'll know what you're supposed to be paying.
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It is an honor to represent you in Congress.
Sincerely,
Brian Mast
United States Congressman
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