Trump announces deal with Pfizer to lower drug prices

Pharmaceutical Industry Dynamics - The White House and President Trump have been pushing for lower prescription drug costs for months, culminating in an announcement with Pfizer [2] - The administration's overall goal is to lower US prescription drug costs, which are historically higher than in other nations [3] - President Trump announced a deal between Medicaid and Pfizer to lower drug prices, along with a new website called Trump RX for Americans to buy medications [1] Pfizer Deal Specifics - Pfizer has pledged to lower some prescription drug costs, but the specific drugs involved are not yet known [2][3] - The CEO of Pfizer is in attendance and will offer remarks, with other drug makers potentially following suit [3][5] Trump RX Website - Trump RX is intended to be a direct-to-consumer website named after the president [4] - Details on how the Trump RX website will work and which drugs will be included are still pending [4][5] - The aim is to cut out intermediaries and allow people to order prescription drugs directly through Pfizer [5]