Donald Trump has announced a major expansion of his prescription drug website, TrumpRx, adding over 600 generic medications to the platform. The president claimed the number of available drugs would increase nearly sevenfold, offering consumers a way to compare prices and access discounts.
Earlier this year, experts had questioned the limited selection on the site, suggesting it would only benefit a small number of patients. The expansion aims to address these criticisms by broadening the range of affordable generics.
Speaking on Monday, Trump stated that the expanded site would feature “the best and lowest prices on prescriptions used by tens of millions of Americans.” He also indicated that new tools were being developed, including a feature to connect patients with the lowest-price local pharmacy and home delivery options.
Joe Gebbia, Trump’s chief design officer and Airbnb co-founder, presented new features at the event, including a section called “Presidential Deals” for affordable brand-name drugs and a price-comparison tool. “Now you can compare for the best medicine prices, as easy as it is to compare hotels or Airbnbs,” he said.
Despite the expansion, some experts remain sceptical. Sean Sullivan, a professor of health economics, argued that many patients might find cheaper options through insurance or other cash-pay services. Rena Conti of Boston University added that the site adds complexity to an already complicated healthcare system.
