TrumpRx Sells Half Its Drugs at Twice the Price of Cheaper Generics
KEY POINTS
- •TrumpRx recently launched with 43 drug listings, 26 of which have cheaper generic equivalents available elsewhere.
- •A 30-day Pristiq supply costs about $200 with TrumpRx coupons, while generics cost under $30 on GoodRx and $16.65 at CostPlusDrugs.
- •Experts and Public Citizen warn the site might steer patients to pricier drugs, whereas the White House emphasizes branded drug discounts.
The TrumpRx website launched with 43 drug listings; 26 hilariously have cheaper generic twins lurking behind corner pharmacy shelves. Pfizer’s antidepressant Pristiq is offered at $200 (after a TrumpRx coupon!) for 30 days, though you could grab the exact same dose for under $30 on GoodRx or $16.65 on Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs—yes, Cuban's cheaper pharma played the price assassin. Drug pricing expert Anna Kaltenboeck and Public Citizen's Sarah Karlin-Smith lament the site may funnel cash from patients to pricier branded drugs. The White House shrugged off cheaper rivals, claiming the site only tries to show branded product discounts. Meanwhile, FDA checks generics’ active ingredients but often skips quality testing, so generics may not always be the golden ticket.
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TrumpRx offers half its drugs at sticker-shock prices while cheaper generics sip margaritas next door. Saving money? That’s for other websites.
TrumpRx is basically telling patients: 'Sure, pay twice as much for the same drug—because chaos!'
Mark Cuban’s CostPlusDrugs is out here selling meds cheaper than a fast food combo meal, but TrumpRx wants your credit card ready.
Source: Axios | Published: 2/6/2026 | Author: Maya Goldman
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