Trump Promised Cheaper Drugs. Some Prices Dropped. Many Others Shot Up.

For all of President Donald Trump’s showmanship, the share of Americans his policies will likely help remains slim, even if some patients do come out ahead.

By: Elisabeth Rosenthal and Arthur Allen

Outlets: KFF Health News

Published: May 7, 2026

Words: 1,840

Last Updated: 2 months, 3 weeks ago

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Since his second term started, President Donald Trump has announced, negotiated, or floated a flurry of initiatives aimed at taming the excesses of the pharmaceutical industry.

No surprise. About 60% of American adults are “worried about being able to afford prescription drug costs for themselves or their families,” a recent KFF nationwide poll showed. More than 80% consider the price of prescription drugs “unreasonable,” and most support increased regulation to lower costs. Americans pay …

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