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The Trump admin secured lower Medicare prices for 15 drugs, with savings up to $8.5B, starting in 2027.
The Trump administration announced that pharmaceutical companies have agreed to lower Medicare prices for 15 high-cost drugs, including Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, with the new rates taking effect in 2027.
This marks the second round of negotiations under a 2022 law allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, bringing the total to 25 drugs.
The administration claims the deals could save $8.5 billion in net spending if applied to 2024, surpassing the first round under Biden.
While final out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries will vary by plan, a new rule caps annual spending at $2,000.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the progress reflects the administration’s commitment to lowering healthcare costs for seniors.
La administración de Trump aseguró precios más bajos de Medicare para 15 medicamentos, con ahorros de hasta $8.5B, a partir de 2027.