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Trump Says He Will Get Drug Prices Down By 1500%

Last updated: August 2, 2025 7:00 pm
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U.S. President Donald Trump has made a bold promise to reduce drug prices for Americans by a significant amount. In a recent address to members of Congress, Trump declared his intention to bring drug prices down by 500% to 1500%, a goal that has never been achieved before in the pharmaceutical industry. The ambitious nature of this promise has raised eyebrows and sparked curiosity about how such a drastic reduction could be possible.

Trump’s declaration was met with skepticism, as reducing drug prices by more than 100% would mean that pharmaceutical companies would have to pay consumers to take their medications. While the idea of getting paid to take medication may sound appealing, the reality of achieving such a feat seems unlikely given the profit-driven nature of pharmaceutical companies.

In an effort to hold pharmaceutical companies accountable, Trump sent letters to the heads of 17 major pharmaceutical companies outlining steps to reduce drug prices in the U.S. to match the lowest prices offered in other developed nations. The letters emphasized the need to address the disparity in drug prices between the U.S. and other countries, citing concerns about “global freeloading on American pharmaceutical innovation.”

Trump also signed an Executive Order in May calling for direct-to-consumer purchasing programs for pharmaceutical manufacturers to sell their products at the most-favored-nation price. The order highlighted the disproportionate amount of global pharmaceutical profits made by the U.S. and the need to address the high prices of medications in the country.

The issue of high drug prices in the U.S. is not a new one, with many Americans expressing concerns about the cost of prescription medications. The disparity in drug prices between the U.S. and other countries has been a long-standing issue, with prices in the U.S. often three times higher than in other high-income countries.

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Efforts to address the high cost of prescription medications have been limited at the federal level, with previous administrations failing to make significant changes. The complex nature of the pharmaceutical industry, including mergers and acquisitions, lack of competition, and increasing profitability expectations, poses challenges to achieving sustainable reductions in drug prices.

While Trump’s promise to reduce drug prices by 500% to 1500% may seem far-fetched, it has brought attention to the need for comprehensive efforts to address the high cost of prescription medications in the U.S. A system-wide approach that includes multiple interventions at different points in the pharmaceutical supply chain may be necessary to achieve lasting and meaningful reductions in drug prices for all Americans.

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