Trump Expecting Rx Price Reduction Announcements In Two Weeks

Look for Administration to take credit for any positive pricing news as President says several firms will 'announce voluntary massive drops in prices.'

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President Trump is expecting several large pharma firms to announce significant price reductions in the coming weeks.

Speaking during the May 30 signing ceremony for the Right To Try legislation, Trump said, "I think we're going to have … some of the big drug companies in two...

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