Trump administration considering website to help Americans buy cheaper medications | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentNext articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleIo DoddsTuesday 23 September 2025 01:01 BST'This is based on how I feel' Trump goes on conspiracy-based vaccine rantThe Trump administration is reportedly considering a government-run website to allow Americans to purchase cheaper medications directly from pharmaceutical companies.The proposed website, potentially named “TrumpRx”, would enable users to buy drugs out-of-pocket at discounted rates, bypassing traditional insurance.This initiative is part of a broader campaign by Trump to compel major drugmakers to reduce their prices in the US to align with those charged in other developed nations.The White House recently issued letters to 17 pharmaceutical firms, giving them until September 29 to expand direct-to-consumer options and lower drug prices.Trump's strategy aims to push pharmaceutical companies to equalize global prices, potentially by charging other countries more and US patients less, with tariffs threatened for non-compliance.In fullWhite House weighs creating ‘TrumpRx’ website where citizens can buy meds directly from pharma companies: reportThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in