STAT+: Trump most-favored nation drug pricing deals end after three years for some companies

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/2026/02/27/trump-drug-prices-pharma-mfn-deals-3-year-te...

Published: Fri, 27 Feb 2026 20:58:14 +0000

President Trump concluded agreements with pharmaceutical companies on the so-called the most favorable national determination of drug prices, which is to last for three years.[1][2] These agreements oblige drug manufacturers to offer American patients prices that match the lowest prices in other developed countries.[1] In December 2025, Trump announced nine new deals with big pharmaceutical companies that will bring billions of dollars in savings.[1] For example, Merck cut the price of its diabetes drug Januvia from $330 to $100 for patients buying directly through the TrumpRx program, and Novartis cut the price of its multiple sclerosis drug Mayzent from $9,987 to $1,137.[1] The agreements give all state Medicaid programs access to these reduced prices and obligate companies to offer new innovative drugs at prices determined to be the nation's most favorable.[1] Drugmakers have also pledged to increase investment in US manufacturing and in return will receive a three-year exemption from tariffs they would otherwise face.[2]