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August 31, 2026
Trump to Announce New Drug Pricing Deals with Major Pharmaceutical Companies
- Nearly a dozen drugmakers are expected to sign agreements with President Trump to reduce outpatient drug prices for state Medicaid programs.
- The new deals will allow companies to avoid mandatory discounts in Medicare in exchange for providing lower prices to Medicaid.
- This initiative builds on previous agreements under the 'most favored nation' policy, which links U.S. drug prices to those abroad.
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- Trump administration to announce drug pricing dealsAug 31, 2026 at 4:15 PM · Reuters
- Trump reportedly plans to announce new drug pricing deals with nearly a dozen drugmakersAug 31, 2026 at 5:20 PM · CNBC
- live: Trump makes announcement on drug pricingAug 31, 2026 at 5:43 PM · The Hill
- Trump announces Medicaid drug pricing deals with 9 firmsAug 31, 2026 at 8:02 PM · The Hill
- Trump touts new drug-price deals, seeking a midterm edgeAug 31, 2026 at 8:18 PM · Washington Post