FDA's Makary to Newsmax: Trump's Pfizer Deal 'Historic Day'

[Hol]

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary hailed Tuesday's announcement that Pfizer will slash prescription drug prices, telling Newsmax it marks a "historic day" for American healthcare.

Makary made the comments hours after President Donald Trump announced that Pfizer will lower the cost of all prescription drugs for Medicaid in exchange for tariff relief, adding that he expects other pharmaceutical companies to follow their lead.

In an appearance on "Rob Schmitt Tonight," Makary said Pfizer's move to immediately cut the cost of certain medications by as much as 80% will provide relief for millions of families.

https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/marty-makary-donald-trump-pfizer/2025/09/30/id/1228520/

 

[AnyMinute]

What am I missing? It sounds like the savings will only apply to Medicaid recipients, how does that help the rest of the population who struggle with prescription and health care costs?

 

[Tall Timbers]

What am I missing? It sounds like the savings will only apply to Medicaid recipients, how does that help the rest of the population who struggle with prescription and health care costs?

If that's the case, it's like the govmint stabbing taxpayers in the back (business as usual).