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TrumpRx (TrumpRx.gov) is now live. It is a government-run lookup site that helps you find discounted cash prices for certain brand-name prescriptions, often by giving you a pharmacy coupon or sending you to a manufacturer program (AP News).

This guide focuses on GLP-1 medications people ask about most: Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound.

What TrumpRx is (and what it is not)

What it is: a searchable site showing “cash” prices and pathways to discounts (printable coupons or manufacturer portals) (AP News).

What it is not:

It does not prescribe medications (STAT News).
It does not sell most meds directly. You typically take a coupon to a pharmacy, or you are routed to a manufacturer program (STAT News).

The #1 rule before you do anything

If you have insurance, check your copay first. TrumpRx prices are cash prices, and the site itself tells you to compare your insurance copay because it may be lower. (TrumpRx)

Also important: cash purchases like this typically do not count toward your deductible or out-of-pocket max. TrumpRx coupon terms on the site explicitly say you agree not to submit for reimbursement and not to count it toward deductible or “true out-of-pocket” costs. (TrumpRx)

Who TrumpRx is best for

TrumpRx tends to be most useful if you are:

Uninsured or your insurance doesn’t cover your medication (Barron’s).
Paying cash and want a clear, official-ish starting point for manufacturer discounts (STAT News).
Willing to follow the rules of discount programs (more on that below) (TrumpRx).

Who should be cautious or may be excluded

You usually cannot use these discounts if you are enrolled in government-funded coverage (examples listed include Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, VA, DOD, and others). TrumpRx pages for Wegovy and Ozempic require you to confirm this before you can access the coupon (TrumpRx).

Why? Manufacturer coupon programs commonly exclude government beneficiaries due to federal rules like the Anti-Kickback Statute (AZBio).

How to use TrumpRx step by step

Step 1: Go to TrumpRx.gov and search your medication

You can browse the current list (there were 43 drugs on the browse page when this blog was published) (TrumpRx).

Step 2: Pick your exact form and strength

For example:

Ozempic shows different pen strengths and asks how many prior fills you have had (TrumpRx).
Wegovy shows pen strengths and also has a separate listing for “Wegovy Pill” (TrumpRx).

Step 3: Read the “Limited Time Offer” line like it is a contract

Because it basically is.

Examples shown on TrumpRx:

Ozempic: new self-pay patients pay $199 for the first two monthly fills (0.25 mg or 0.5 mg) during a stated window, then higher set monthly prices after (TrumpRx).
Wegovy Pen: new patients pay $199 for the first two monthly fills (0.25 mg and 0.5 mg) during a stated window, then $349/month (TrumpRx).
Wegovy Pill: a $149/month offer appears for certain tablet strengths, with at least one strength showing an end date (example: “available until April 15, 2026,” then the price changes) (TrumpRx).

Keep an eye out for where it’s called out when discounts will expire, there are quite a few and can mean you may not be able to afford the medication in a few months time (TrumpRx).

Step 4: Confirm you are eligible and accept the terms

The TrumpRx GLP-1 pages require you to confirm:

You are 18+ and a US resident or territory resident (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).
You are not enrolled in government-funded prescription coverage (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).
You will not submit the purchase to insurance for reimbursement or count it toward deductibles (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).

Step 5: Use the coupon at a pharmacy that accepts it (retail matters)

Some pharmacies are explicitly announcing acceptance. CVS, for example, says its ~9,000 community pharmacies are accepting TrumpRx discount cards, and that patients can bring printed cards to the counter (CVS Health).

Practically, that means:

You may need to try a different pharmacy if the first one will not process it.
Ask the pharmacy to confirm the final price before they fill it.

The “you can’t stack coupons” reality check

Discount programs often cannot be combined with other coupons or savings offers.

For Ozempic and Wegovy, Novo Nordisk’s terms (in their savings offer documents) explicitly state the offer cannot be combined with other coupons, vouchers, or similar offers (NovoCare)

So if you have:

a manufacturer savings card,
a pharmacy discount card,
and a TrumpRx-related coupon path,

…do not assume you can pile them up like pancakes. Usually you pick one lane (NovoCare).

Special note: Zepbound works differently on TrumpRx

On the Zepbound page, TrumpRx says Eli Lilly manages single-dose vial orders through LillyDirect, and TrumpRx routes you there for eligibility confirmation and delivery options (TrumpRx).

So Zepbound may be less “print a coupon and walk into any pharmacy,” and more “follow the manufacturer portal workflow” (TrumpRx Zepbound Page).

Quick FDA-status clarity

The medications on TrumpRx we mentioned in this article are all FDA-approved versions when diagnosed with specific health conditions. Here’s more about what each does:

Ozempic (semaglutide) is FDA-approved to improve blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes and to reduce certain cardiovascular risks in adults with type 2 diabetes and established heart disease (FDA Ozempic Label PDF).
Wegovy (semaglutide) is FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults with obesity or overweight with at least one weight-related condition, with diet and activity changes (and it has additional labeled indications in some versions of the label) (FDA Wegovy Label PDF).
Zepbound (tirzepatide) is FDA-approved for chronic weight management in adults meeting BMI criteria, with diet and activity changes (FDA Zepbound Label PDF).

What this means for you

TrumpRx can be a real help for some people, especially if you are paying cash (Barron’s).
The savings can be time-boxed, dose-specific, and tied to strict eligibility terms (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).
The biggest “gotcha” is starting a GLP-1 with a promo price and then getting hit with the post-promo price later. The site’s own language shows that this can happen (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).

Things to look out for

Promo windows: if the offer says “only available until” a date, treat that like a countdown clock (TrumpRx Wegovy Pill Page).
Insurance math: cash purchases typically do not help your deductible, so the “cheap now” choice can be “expensive later” if you end up needing coverage math to work in your favor (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).
Pharmacy participation: even if a coupon exists, not every pharmacy will process every program smoothly. Look for announced participants (like CVS) and confirm at pickup (CVS Health).
Eligibility restrictions: especially government plan exclusions (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).
No stacking: you usually cannot combine offers (NovoCare Ozempic Savings Terms PDF).

Questions people keep asking (and straight answers)

These show up a lot in news coverage and in social threads discussing the launch (STAT News).

“Can I use TrumpRx if I have Medicare or Medicaid?”

Usually, no. The TrumpRx coupon flow requires you to confirm you are not enrolled in government-funded prescription benefit programs or are at least using a cash-pay option (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).

“Can I use the coupon with my insurance?”

The site terms for these coupons are cash-only behavior. It explicitly says not to seek reimbursement and not to apply purchases toward deductibles or true out-of-pocket costs (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).

“Will every pharmacy take it?”

Not guaranteed. CVS has publicly said it accepts TrumpRx discount cards at its community pharmacies, but you should still verify at your pharmacy before filling (CVS Health).

“Is Mounjaro on TrumpRx?”

As of the current TrumpRx browse list when this blog was published, Mounjaro was not listed among the meds shown there, while Zepbound, Ozempic, and Wegovy were listed (TrumpRx Browse).

“Why is Zepbound sending me somewhere else?”

TrumpRx routes Zepbound to LillyDirect for eligibility and ordering (TrumpRx Zepbound Page).

Smart checklist before you start a GLP-1 using TrumpRx

Confirm your insurance copay first to make sure it’s not lower than the cash-pay option (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).
Read the offer window and the “after that” price, and decide if you can afford month 3, month 6, and month 12 (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).
Pick one savings lane. Assume you cannot stack coupons or discounts (NovoCare Ozempic Savings Terms PDF).
Confirm the pharmacy can process the coupon before they fill it (CVS Health).
If you are routed to a manufacturer portal (like LillyDirect), that means you would purchase directly through the manufacturer instead of with a retail pharmacy coupon (TrumpRx Zepbound Page).

FAQ (GLP-1 focused)

Can I use TrumpRx to get Ozempic for weight loss?

Ozempic is FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes, not specifically for chronic weight management. For weight management, Wegovy (semaglutide) and Zepbound (tirzepatide) are FDA-approved options (FDA Ozempic Label PDF).

Does the TrumpRx GLP-1 coupon price last forever?

Not always. TrumpRx listings for Wegovy and Ozempic include limited-time windows and pricing that changes after a set number of fills (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).

Can I stack a TrumpRx GLP-1 coupon with another savings card?

Usually no. Manufacturer terms commonly say the offer cannot be combined with other coupons or similar offers (NovoCare Ozempic Savings Terms PDF).

Will a TrumpRx GLP-1 purchase count toward my insurance deductible?

Typically no. The TrumpRx coupon terms say you agree not to seek reimbursement and not to count the purchase toward deductible or true out-of-pocket costs (TrumpRx Ozempic Page).

Do I need a prescription to use TrumpRx for GLP-1s?

Yes. TrumpRx is a price and access portal, not a prescriber. You still need a valid prescription to fill these medications (AP News).

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