MoneyFeb 7, 2026
TrumpRx Promised To Smash Drug Prices, But All We Got Was A Confusing Discount Coupon: Brief Thoughts On How to Save Where You Can
Consumer Finance
Noah Weidner
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For Americans flustered with inflation and the cost of living, reducing drug prices would be a slam-dunk policy — if only it were that easy. Democrats moved to rein in prescription prices by negotiating with pharma companies, Republicans have drummed up anticipation around TrumpRx, promising to smash sky-high prices. We have some thoughts about its underwhelming launch:
But what about branded meds? We’re still waiting for the slam-dunk (probably not the answer you were hoping for). There were a lot of upset people hoping for a breakthrough on weight loss drugs in particular, with TrumpRx only offering ‘teaser deals’ on key drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound (which could be found on services like GoodRx, too). To that end, your insurance may be your best bet — call the number on your insurance card to find out how to get it covered and the costs, especially given how the FDA is cracking down on compounded meds.
