Summary
More than half of the drugs listed on the TrumpRx website have cheaper generic versions available elsewhere. Experts note that patients could save more by opting for these non-branded drugs even without insurance. The TrumpRx site offers discounts on branded drugs, but generic versions are often still less expensive.
Key Facts
- TrumpRx is a website listing drugs with discounts.
- Over half of the drugs on TrumpRx have cheaper generic versions available.
- Pristiq, a drug listed on TrumpRx, costs about $200 with a coupon, while its generic costs less than $30 elsewhere.
- 26 out of 43 drugs on TrumpRx have generic alternatives.
- Generic drugs become available after a drug's patent expires, leading to competition and lower prices.
- The FDA states that 9 out of 10 U.S. prescriptions are for generics.
- The Trump administration claims TrumpRx provides low-cost options for branded drugs.
- Generics contain the same active ingredients but the FDA doesn't always test them for quality.
