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Trump Administration Finalizes Plan to Lower Drug Prices in Medicare

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Trump administration finalizes Medicare drug pricing rule with $440 million in savings

CMS finalized the GLOBE demonstration program aimed at matching Medicare drug prices to international rates, but projected savings fell dramatically from $11.9 billion to $440 million after exempting 96% of drugmakers. Only four companies will participate after others signed separate pricing agreements.

Sep 30, 2026·4 sourcesMedicareTrump administrationInternational tradeHealthcare Costs as Voter IssueUS health policy & drug pricing
Trump administration finalizes Medicare drug pricing rule with $440 million in savings
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Reuters

Trump Medicare drug pricing model may apply to only four companies after exemptions | Reuters

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CMS finalizes GLOBE rule as projected Medicare savings fall from $11.9B to $440M

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Trump's watered-down Medicare drug pricing rule saves 96% less than initial proposal