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Pfizer Agrees to MFN Medicaid Pricing, Joins ‘TrumpRx’ in White House Deal With 3-Year Tariff Reprieve

Discounts plus a direct-sale portal are slated for 2026, with unclear effects on Medicare or commercially insured patients.

Overview

  • Pfizer will offer most-favored-nation prices to Medicaid, aligning with the lowest levels it charges in selected high‑income countries, and said new U.S. drug launches will match those benchmarks.
  • Pfizer will participate in the planned TrumpRx portal, expected in early 2026, for direct cash purchases at reported average discounts near 50% with some drugs cut by roughly 80–85%.
  • In exchange, the company received a three-year exemption from threatened 100% tariffs and pledged $70 billion for U.S. manufacturing and research.
  • Officials provided few details on timing and scope beyond Medicaid and direct sales, and experts cautioned that many insured patients may not see lower out‑of‑pocket costs.
  • The administration says additional manufacturer agreements are being pursued, with pricing changes and TrumpRx access slated to phase in next year.