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White House, Pfizer Strike MFN Medicaid Pricing Deal and Unveil ‘TrumpRx’ Portal

The agreement ties Medicaid payments to the lowest prices in peer nations, with most changes expected in 2026.

Overview

  • Pfizer will offer Medicaid most‑favored‑nation pricing and match peer‑country levels on new U.S. drug launches, according to the White House.
  • The TrumpRx site will direct patients to manufacturers’ own sales channels with government‑negotiated prices, with a target launch in early 2026.
  • Officials and Pfizer said many medicines would see average discounts near 50%, with some listed examples reduced by roughly 80% to 85% on TrumpRx.
  • In return, Pfizer receives a three‑year reprieve from planned pharmaceutical tariffs and pledges $70 billion for U.S. manufacturing and R&D.
  • Effects on Medicare, commercial insurance, and typical out‑of‑pocket costs remain uncertain, as other drugmakers face an Oct. 1 tariff deadline without similar commitments.