STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about TrumpRx shortcomings, Lilly targeting employers, and more

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Source: STAT News

Original: https://www.statnews.com/pharmalot/2026/03/05/trump-fda-lilly-novo-gilead-hiv-la...

Published: Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:13:27 +0000

A month after the launch of the TrumpRx platform, few drugs are available on it.[1] Site usage data remains unknown.[1] The platform was introduced by President Donald Trump as an initiative to buy prescription drugs at lower prices.[3][4] More than 40 popular drugs were available to launch, including weight loss products such as Ozempic and Wegovy.[3][4][7] Prices for these drugs have dropped significantly: Ozempic from $1,028 a month to an average of $350, and Wego from $1,349 to $199 or less per dose.[4] Other examples include Cetrotide from $316 to $22.50 and Ovidrel from $251 to $84.[4] Users can search for a drug on the web, print a coupon and redeem it at a pharmacy.[3]