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The Oatzempic Risk: Doctors Warn Against the Viral Weight Loss Drink Trend

Imagine waking up to a miracle cure in your kitchen pantry that promises the same results as a prescription drug costing a thousand dollars a month. That is the seductive pull of Oatzempic, the latest viral concoction taking social media by storm.

Budget and the Bees

House members push for PBM changes, question Trump drug plan

Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came down hard on various sectors of the U.S. prescription drug supply during a hearing on Wednesday.

Roll Call

Trump Rx prescription drug site ‘not a solution’ for many patients, experts say

New website lists only limited number of medications – and many of them cost less in generic form elsewhere

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Trump’s drug pricing plan gets lukewarm reception

Trump's plan is to establish “most favored nation” pricing to bring U.S. prescription drug pricing more in line with what other countries pay.

Roll Call

Trump and Dr. Oz bring ‘As Seen on TV’ vibes to Rx coupon portal for cheap ‘fat drugs’

ANALYSIS: The president’s latest gambit at health care affordability, TrumpRx, isn’t the panacea he promised for access to low-cost GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy, Ozempic and Mounjaro— but some experts tell Andrew Feinberg that the effort should not be dismissed

The Independent UK

Trump launches TrumpRx website promising ‘dramatic discounts’ on prescription drugs, but the fine print reveals a major catch

Just GoodRx with his name slapped on?

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‘You’ll save a fortune’: What is TrumpRx? All about Trump’s online drugstore plan

US President Trump's new TrumpRx website is rolling out, aiming to slash prescription drug costs by getting them straight from manufacturers. They're promising big savings on popular meds like weight-loss and fertility treatments, using a 'most favoured nation' pricing strategy. This is all about making healthcare more affordable for Americans,…

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White House launches discount drug site TrumpRx offering GLP-1 weight loss and other medications at cheaper rates

The new pharmaceutical site bearing the president’s name will be a direct-to-consumer, government-run portal for purchasing discounted prescription drugs

The Independent UK

These 5 Prescription Drug Changes Quietly Took Effect This Year — and Patients Are Just Noticing

If you walked into a pharmacy this January expecting to see the “lower prices” promised by the Inflation Reduction Act, you might have left confused—or...

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Trump’s New Prescription Plan vs. Mark Cuban’s: Experts Weigh In

Fed up with soaring prescription drug costs, billionaire Mark Cuban launched the Mark Cuban CostPlus Drug Company, an online pharmacy offering low-cost generic medications, with co-founder Alex...

GOBankingRates

New Year, New Rules: 8 Healthcare Items Seniors Often Pay for Out of Pocket

While 2026 has introduced historic protections like the $2,000 prescription drug cap, it has also brought a sharper focus on what Medicare and private insurance...

Saving Advice

According to Donald Trump’s math, Big Pharma will soon be paying you to take their meds

Donald Trump is back on his favorite hobby of making outrageous claims. This week, he announced he’s slashing prescription drug prices by “400, 500, and even 600 percent.” That basically means pharmacies will hand you pills for free and Venmo you $20 for your trouble.

The Mary Sue

The 7-Month Deadline That Determines Your Lifetime Medicare Premiums

Understanding Medicare enrollment is crucial, as missing deadlines can lead to permanent late enrollment penalties and gaps in coverage.

Kiplinger

My prescription costs what?! Pharmacists offer tips that could reduce your out-of-pocket drug costs

Even when Americans have health insurance, they can have a hard time affording the drugs they’ve been prescribed.

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6 Medicare Part D Gaps Seniors Only Notice in January

Medicare Part D is designed to help retirees manage prescription drug costs, but many seniors only notice its gaps when the new year begins. January...

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7 Prescription Refills That Will Cost More in January

Prescription drug costs are climbing again in January 2026, and seniors are among those most affected. Rising manufacturer prices, insurance adjustments, and new Medicare billing...

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7 Medicare Billing Changes Seniors Will Notice After the New Year

Medicare is evolving again in 2026, and seniors will notice several billing changes that directly affect both their wallets and their paperwork. Some of these...

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15 Costly Drugs Will Get Medicare Price Cuts in 2027: Will You Save?

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services extended a safety net to older Americans by announcing significant price reductions on 15 high-cost prescription drugs, effective in 2027.

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Pharmacies Are Repricing Dozens of Common Medications at the Start of the Year

Every January, prescription drug costs shift, and 2025 is no exception. These changes are not simply pharmacies “repricing” medications; they stem from a combination of...

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The Hidden Costs of The New $2,000 Medicare Part D Cap

Medicare Part D has long been criticized for leaving seniors exposed to high prescription drug costs. The new $2,000 annual cap, which took effect in...

The Independent UK

Trump administration says lower prices for 15 Medicare drugs will save taxpayers billions

The Trump administration says pharmaceutical companies have agreed to slash the Medicare prices for 15 prescription drugs after months of negotiations and that it's expected to produce billions in savings for older adults

Axios

Exclusive: Sanders pushes Senate Dems to go big on health care deal

Sanders wants Democrats' proposal to extend the ACA tax credits, repeal $1 trillion in health care cuts, expand Medicare and lower prescription drug prices,

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8 Hidden Mental Health Benefits Medicare Won’t Advertise

When most people think of Medicare, they picture hospital stays, doctor visits, and prescription drugs. But what often goes unnoticed is how much mental health...

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7 Ways the New $2,000 Medicare Part D Cap Changes Your Pharmacy Bill Overnight

It’s official — as of January 1, 2025, Medicare beneficiaries now have a firm $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket prescription drug costs each year. This long-awaited...

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Florida Retirees: The Little Form That Lowers Part D Drug Costs Before You Hit the Cap

Prescription drug costs are rising fast, and many retirees in Florida are feeling the squeeze. Even with Medicare Part D, deductibles and copays can skyrocket...

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