President Donald Trump announced Friday an expansion of the TrumpRx.gov program, adding 160 more prescription drugs and bringing the total number of discounted medications available to more than 800.

The initiative, launched earlier this year, aims to provide cash-paying consumers with transparent pricing and savings on commonly used drugs by bypassing traditional insurance middlemen. Trump highlighted the expansion in a Truth Social post, stating it now covers four out of five prescriptions filled by Americans.

"I am pleased to announce that TrumpRx.gov is adding another 160 Prescription Drugs, at highly discounted prices, for a new total of over 800 of the most commonly-used Prescription Drugs," Trump wrote. "TrumpRx.gov will now provide clear, transparent, and DISCOUNTED offerings for FOUR OUT OF FIVE of every prescription filled by Americans."

The program builds on agreements with major pharmaceutical companies under a "most-favored-nation" pricing approach. Participating drugmakers received certain tariff exemptions in exchange for lowering prices on selected medications and extending discounts to eligible consumers. Companies including Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk have joined, offering reductions on popular GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes treatments.

Discounted medications now include inhalers, HIV treatments, diabetes drugs, fertility medications and a wide range of generics. The website allows users to search for specific drugs, view estimated savings compared to insurance co-pays and generate coupons redeemable at participating pharmacies or directly through manufacturers.

Trump credited the program with already delivering........

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