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title: "Trump administration strikes drug pricing deals with nine companies"
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# Trump administration strikes drug pricing deals with nine companies

*New agreements aim to lower prescription drug costs for state Medicaid programs.*

**Scores for the source reporting** (0-100, assessing the original journalism this article was written from, not this write-up): 

- Trust 78 of 100, higher is better. CNBC report provides named sources and documents; digests corroborate key facts across outlets.
- Craft 68 of 100, higher is better. Most digests lack context or affected-party quotes; CNBC report is detailed.
- Hype 25 of 100, lower is better. Headlines are lively but not exaggerated; one digest overstates savings.

Scored by MediaBias News; method at https://mediabias.news/methodology.

**The short version**

- Nine pharmaceutical companies have agreed to sell medications at lower prices to state Medicaid programs.
- These deals are part of the administration's push to make healthcare more affordable.
- The companies also committed to invest at least $19.6 billion in U.S. manufacturing.
- Four of the companies will donate active pharmaceutical ingredients to the federal reserve.

The Trump administration has reached new drug pricing agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies. These companies have voluntarily agreed to sell their medications at lower prices to state Medicaid programs. The deals aim to align U.S. prices with those paid in other developed countries, a policy the administration refers to as 'most favored nation' pricing.

In addition to price reductions, the companies committed to invest at least $19.6 billion collectively in U.S. manufacturing. Four of the participating companies, Astellas, Sun Pharma, Teva, and UCB, also agreed to donate active pharmaceutical ingredients to the federal government's strategic reserve. This initiative is intended to reduce reliance on foreign supply chains and prepare for emergencies.

## Disagreement on coverage percentage

CNBC reports the administration has now reached drug pricing deals with 26 pharmaceutical companies, representing 90% of the domestic pharmaceutical market. The Daily Bo Snerdley digest states the agreements cover 89% of a market segment, while Moncloa and Spectrum News 13 digests report 89% of the US branded market is covered. USA Today reports the new deals cover 89% of brand name drugs.

## What the coverage left out

None of the left-rated digests mention the specific commitment by Astellas, Sun Pharma, Teva, and UCB to donate active pharmaceutical ingredients to the federal reserve. Similarly, none of the centre-rated digests mention this specific commitment. The right-rated digests also do not mention the donation of active pharmaceutical ingredients.

## Who covered it

Shares of the 65 covering outlets with a published leaning rating:

- Left: 9% (6)
- Centre: 45% (29)
- Right: 46% (30)

26 of 91 covering outlets carried no usable leaning rating and were excluded from those percentages. Coverage measured 2026-09-01T12:15:16.175631+00:00.

**Coverage watch:** developing. Checked 1 time; 0 checks found a material change. Most recently checked 2026-09-01T12:30:14.031Z.

## How the sides framed it

### Left

- Left-rated reports highlighted President Trump's announcement of new drug pricing deals with nine pharmaceutical companies. Several reports noted the administration's claim that these agreements would lower prices for state Medicaid programs. Common Dreams published a headline calling the deals a "farce" and indicated plans for a Freedom of Information request to obtain the texts of the agreements. NBC News provided live coverage of Trump's announcement on healthcare affordability.

### Centre

- Centre-rated reports focused on the Trump administration's announcement of new drug pricing agreements with nine pharmaceutical companies, including CSL, Astellas, and Sun Pharma. These reports mentioned the deals are part of a push to make healthcare more affordable for Americans. Several digests noted that companies agreeing to lower drug prices also announced U.S. research and development investments.

### Right

- Right-rated reports highlighted President Trump's announcement of new drug pricing deals with nine pharmaceutical companies, with The Daily Bo Snerdley projecting $600 billion in drug savings. American Greatness also reported on deals projected to save Americans $600 billion. India Today's digest noted Sun Pharma's agreement to offer MFN pricing in exchange for a delay in tariffs, framing it as a shift in strategy for Indian drugmakers. RedState reported that Trump's drug pricing push now covers 89 percent of the branded drug market.

**Provisional coverage gap:** left. The watch is not closed, so this is not yet a settled blindspot finding.

## Factuality profile of the covering outlets

These are published factuality ratings of the outlets, not a verdict on whether this story or its claims are true.

- veryLow: 1
- low: 6
- mixed: 12
- high: 24
- unknown: 27
- veryHigh: 21

## Verification scope

This page compares coverage and scores the source reporting. It is not a ClaimReview verdict on whether the underlying event or claim is true.

## Original reporting this was written from

- [thedailybs.com](https://thedailybs.com/2026/09/01/trump-lands-nine-more-big-pharma-deals-white-house-projects-600-billion-in-drug-savings) — Trump lands nine more Big Pharma deals — White House projects $600 billion in drug savings - The Daily Bo Snerdley
- [diariomedico.com](https://diariomedico.com/medicina/empresas/nuevo-acuerdo-trump-9-farmaceuticas-mas-rebajaran-precios-eeuu.html) — New Deal with Trump: 9 More Pharmaceuticals Will Lower Prices in the US
- [India Today](https://indiatoday.in/business/story/sun-pharma-us-deal-mfn-pricing-tariff-relief-india-pharma-shift-2984583-2026-09-01) — Sun Pharma's US deal: What it means for India's pharma industry
- [Hawaii Tribune-Herald](https://hawaiitribune-herald.com/2026/09/01/nation-world-news/trump-administration-announces-drug-pricing-deals-with-csl-astellas-and-others) — Trump administration announces drug pricing deals with CSL, Astellas and others
- [The Sunday Guardian Live](https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/donald-trump-latest-news-9-pharmaceutical-firms-sign-deal-with-donald-trump-administration-for-lowering-prescription-drug-prices-in-us-check-full-list-here-274683) — Donald Trump Latest News: 9 Pharmaceutical Firms Sign Deal With Donald Trump Administration for Lowering Prescription Drug Prices in US – Check Full List Here
- [Moncloa](https://moncloa.com/2026/09/01/trump-acuerdos-precios-medicamentos-3424188) — Trump Announces Deals with Nine Pharmaceuticals to Match Drug Prices to Least Developed Countries · Global Voices
- [American Greatness](https://amgreatness.com/2026/09/01/trump-announces-drug-pricing-deals-projected-to-save-americans-600-billion) — Trump Announces Drug Pricing Deals Projected to Save Americans $600 Billion › American Greatness
- [RedState](https://redstate.com/ben-smith/2026/09/01/trumps-drug-pricing-push-now-covers-89-percent-of-branded-market-n2206325) — Trump’s Drug Pricing Push Now Covers 89 Percent of Branded Market
- [NEWS9 LIVE](https://news9live.com/business/biz-news/us-signs-pricing-deal-with-sun-pharma-and-8-other-indian-pharma-companies-3003983) — US signs pricing deal with Sun Pharma and 8 other Indian pharma companies
- [equitypandit.com](https://equitypandit.com/sun-pharma-shares-fell-2-over-us-drug-pricing-deal) — Sun Pharma Shares Fell 2% Over US Drug Pricing Deal
- [NDTV](https://ndtv.com/world-news/indias-sun-pharma-8-drugmakers-sign-pricing-deals-with-team-trump-to-avoide-tariffs-11985533) — India's Sun Pharma, 8 Drugmakers Sign Pricing Deals With Team Trump
- [Unknown](https://aboluowang.com/2026/0901/2427992.html) — Trump's Big Victory! 26 Pharmaceutical Companies Reach Agreement, US Drug Prices Drop to Lowest Levels Globally, Saving $600 Billion Over 10 Years
- [regionalmedianews.com](https://regionalmedianews.com/news/national/health/trump-administration-announces-drug-pricing-deals-with-csl-astellas-and-others) — Trump administration announces drug pricing deals with CSL, Astellas and others - Regional Media News
- [helloentrepreneurs.com](https://helloentrepreneurs.com/business/sun-pharma-shares-fall-as-market-reacts-to-its-commitment-to-offer-affordable-medicines-to-us-state-medicaid-programs-96241) — Sun Pharma shares fall as market reacts to its commitment to offer affordable medicines to US state Medicaid programs - Hello Entrepreneurs
- [SINDOnews.com](https://ekbis.sindonews.com/read/1745155/34/tambah-sembilan-raksasa-baru-26-perusahaan-farmasi-siap-hadirkan-obat-murah-di-as-1788235753) — Adding Nine New Giants, 26 Pharmaceutical Companies Ready to Bring Affordable Drugs to the US
- [Seeking Alpha](https://seekingalpha.com/news/4638530-trump-unveils-new-drug-pricing-accords-with-csl-astellas-and-other-biotech-drugmakers) — Trump unveils new drug-pricing accords with CSL, Astellas, and other biotech drugmakers
- [大纪元 Epoch Times](https://epochtimes.com/b5/26/8/31/n14840294.htm) — Trump: Most Favored Nation Price Agreement Reached with Nine Pharmaceutical Companies
- [The Hindu Business Line](https://thehindubusinessline.com/companies/sun-pharma-signs-agreement-with-us-government-for-mfn-pricing-on-medicines/article71413511.ece) — Sun Pharma signs US MFN pricing agreement for Medicaid programmes
- [Felix Victorino](https://fvdigital.do/trump-anuncia-acuerdos-con-farmaceuticas-para-reducir-los-precios-de-los-medicamentos) — Trump Announces Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies to Lower Drug Prices
- [U-S-NEWS.COM](https://u-s-news.com/news-headlines-wh-announces-9-new-agreements-with-pharma-manufacturers-aimed-at-slashing-prescription-drug-costs-for-americans-one-america-news-network) — NEWS HEADLINES: WH announces 9 new agreements with pharma manufacturers aimed at slashing prescription drug costs for Americans – One America News Network
- [Restoring Liberty](https://joemiller.us/2026/08/trump-reaches-deals-with-nine-more-pharmaceutical-companies-to-slash-drug-prices) — Trump Reaches Deals with Nine More Pharmaceutical Companies to Slash Drug Prices
- [N Digital](https://n.com.do/2026/08/31/trump-anuncia-acuerdos-con-farmaceuticas-para-reducir-los-precios-de-los-medicamentos) — Trump Announces Deals with Pharmaceutical Companies to Lower Drug Prices
- [OAN](https://oann.com/newsroom/wh-announces-9-new-agreements-with-pharma-manufacturers-aimed-at-slashing-prescription-drug-costs-for-americans) — WH announces 9 new agreements with pharma manufacturers aimed at slashing prescription drug costs for Americans
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- [union-bulletin.com](https://union-bulletin.com/news/national/trump-adds-nine-drugmakers-to-medicaid-price-deal-program/article_71ce396f-fd89-58fe-a67d-63598d1690e5.html) — Trump adds nine drugmakers to Medicaid price deal program
- [Internewscast](https://internewscast.com/news/us/trump-announces-9-new-pharma-deals-to-lower-drug-costs) — Trump Announces 9 New Pharma Deals to Lower Drug Costs
- [NewsFinale](https://newsfinale.com/us/trump-signs-deal-with-9-pharmaceutical-companies-to-lower-drug-prices) — Trump Signs Deal With 9 Pharmaceutical Companies to Lower Drug Prices
- [Globo](https://valor.globo.com/empresas/noticia/2026/08/31/trump-anuncia-acordos-de-preos-de-medicamentos-com-nove-empresas.ghtml) — Trump Announces Drug Price Agreements with Nine Companies
- [nafeza2world.com](https://nafeza2world.com/Iqtsad/2766121) — Tramp's Making New Agreements on Drug Prices.
- [Breitbart](https://breitbart.com/politics/2026/08/31/trump-reaches-deals-with-nine-more-pharmaceutical-companies-to-slash-drug-prices) — Trump Reaches Deals with Nine More Pharmaceutical Companies
- [tippinsights](https://tippinsights.com/trump-administration-announces-new-drug-pricing-deals-with-9-pharma-companies) — Trump Administration Announces New Drug Pricing Deals With 9 Pharma Companies
- [voz.us](https://voz.us/es/politica/260901/38734/medicamentos-medicaid-donald-trump-robert-kennedy-jr-astellas-trumprx.html) — Trump Announced that Nine Pharmacists Join His Plan to Reduce the Price of Drugs
- [The Last Refuge](https://theconservativetreehouse.com/blog/2026/08/31/president-trump-holds-an-oval-office-event-to-outline-newest-u-s-prescription-drug-price-reductions) — President Trump Holds an Oval Office Event to Outline Newest U.S. Prescription Drug Price Reductions
- [Spectrum News 13](http://mynews13.com/fl/orlando/health-and-medicine/2026/08/31/mfn-drug-prices) — Trump: 90% of prescription drugs covered by 'most favored nation' price deals
- [Bay News 9](http://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/health-and-medicine/2026/08/31/mfn-drug-prices) — Trump: 90% of prescription drugs covered by 'most favored nation' price deals
- [De Tijd](https://tijd.be/ondernemen/farma-biotech/trump-sluit-deal-met-ucb-over-goedkopere-medicijnen-via-overheidsverzekeraar/10684128.html) — Trump Strikes Deal with UCB on Cheaper Medicines Through Government Insurer
- [Spectrum News](http://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/health-and-medicine/2026/08/31/mfn-drug-prices) — Trump: 90% of prescription drugs covered by 'most favored nation' price deals
- [ekonomim.com](https://ekonomim.com/dunya/abdde-ilac-fiyatlarinda-yeni-donem-trumptan-9-sirketle-anlasti-haberi-915452) — A New Era in Drug Pricing in the US: Trump Strikes Deals with 9 Companies.
- [Spectrum Local News](https://spectrumlocalnews.com/us/snplus/health-and-medicine/2026/08/31/mfn-drug-prices) — Trump: 90% of prescription drugs covered by 'most favored nation' price deals
- [PBS NewsHour](https://pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-trump-says-more-pharmaceutical-companies-will-lower-drug-prices) — Trump says more pharmaceutical companies will lower drug prices
- [VINnews](https://vinnews.com/2026/08/31/trump-announces-new-drug-pricing-deals-with-nine-manufacturers) — Trump Announces New Drug Pricing Deals With Nine Manufacturers
- [Florida’s Voice](https://flvoicenews.com/trump-announces-deals-with-nine-more-drugmakers-to-cut-u-s-prices) — Trump announces deals with nine more drugmakers to cut U.S. prices
- [pharmexec.com](https://pharmexec.com/view/trump-administration-adds-nine-drugmakers-most-favored-nation-program-report) — Trump Administration Adds Nine Drugmakers to Most-Favored-Nation Program: Report
- [Quartz](https://qz.com/trump-drug-pricing-deals-nine-drugmakers-083126) — Trump announces new drug pricing deals with 9 drugmakers
- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/legal/litigation/trump-administration-announce-drug-pricing-deals-2026-08-31) — Trump administration announces drug pricing deals with Teva, Astellas and others
- [USA Today](https://usatoday.com/story/money/personal-finance/healthcare/2026/08/31/trump-drug-pricing-pacts-9-pharma-companies/91551143007) — Trump touts drug-pricing pacts with these 9 pharma manufacturers
- [SecretNews](https://secretnews.fr/accord-pharmaceutique-de-trump-reduction-des-prix-des-medicaments-sur-une-liste-restreinte) — Trump's Pharmaceutical Agreement: Reduction of Drug Prices on a Restricted List
- [CBS News](https://cbsnews.com/news/trump-pharmaceutical-deal-drug-prices) — Trump announces deal with 9 new pharmaceutical firms in move to ease drug costs
- [La República](https://larepublica.co/globoeconomia/trump-cierra-acuerdos-sobre-precios-de-medicamentos-de-medicaid-con-nueve-empresas-farmaceuticas-4471226) — Trump Closes Medicaid Drug Pricing Agreements with Nine Pharmaceutical Companies
- [Independent Journal Review](https://ijr.com/discover/health-2026-08-31-drug-pricing-deals-expand-trump-administration-21769413) — MFN Drug Pricing Deals Expand to 26 Firms
- [Dagens industri](https://di.se/live/trump-sluter-nya-avtal-om-medicaid-priser) — Trump Signs New Deal on Medicaid Rates
- [The Washington Post](https://washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/08/31/nine-more-companies-said-monday-theyd-cut-prices-some-drugs) — Trump touts new drug-price deals, seeking a midterm edge
- [Common Dreams](https://commondreams.org/newswire/trumps-drug-pricing-deals-are-a-farce) — Trump’s Drug Pricing Deals Are a Farce
- [Washington Examiner](https://washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/4706749/trump-nine-mfn-deals-lower-prescription-prices) — Trump announces nine most-favored-nation deals to lower drug prices
- [Financial Post](https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/teva-and-trump-administration-announce-intent-to-reach-agreement-around-affordable-medicines-and-supply-chain-security-for-patients-in-the-u-s) — Teva and Trump Administration Announce Intent to Reach Agreement around Affordable Medicines and Supply Chain Security for Patients in the U.S.
- [The Hill](https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/6061821-trump-medicaid-drug-pricing) — Trump announces Medicaid drug pricing deals with 9 firms
- [KCRA 3](https://kcra.com/article/trump-deal-pharmaceutical-companies-lower-drug-prices/73572366) — Trump announces deal with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices
- [WLKY](https://wlky.com/article/trump-deal-pharmaceutical-companies-lower-drug-prices/73572366) — Trump announces deal with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices
- [WESH](https://wesh.com/article/trump-deal-pharmaceutical-companies-lower-drug-prices/73572366) — Trump announces deal with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices
- [WDSU](https://wdsu.com/article/trump-deal-pharmaceutical-companies-lower-drug-prices/73572366) — Trump announces deal with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices
- [KCCI](https://kcci.com/article/trump-deal-pharmaceutical-companies-lower-drug-prices/73572366) — Trump announces deal with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices
- [WISN](https://wisn.com/article/trump-deal-pharmaceutical-companies-lower-drug-prices/73572366) — Trump announces deal with pharmaceutical companies to lower drug prices
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- [Hoodline](https://hoodline.com/2026/08/white-house-adds-9-drugmakers-to-price-deal-now-covers-89-of-market) — Trump Adds 9 Drugmakers to National Drug Pricing Deal
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- [The Economic Times](https://m.economictimes.com/industry/healthcare/biotech/pharmaceuticals/sun-pharma-among-9-pharmaceutical-firms-to-lower-drug-prices-for-americans-trump-says/articleshow/133662442.cms) — Sun Pharma among 9 pharmaceutical firms to lower drug prices for Americans, Trump says
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- [Reuters](https://reuters.com/world/white-house-announce-new-drug-pricing-deals-with-biotechs-bloomberg-news-reports-2026-08-26) — White House to announce new drug pricing deals with biotechs, Bloomberg News reports
- [WTVB](https://wtvbam.com/2026/08/26/white-house-to-announce-new-drug-pricing-deals-with-biotechs-bloomberg-news-reports) — White House to announce new drug pricing deals with biotechs, Bloomberg News reports
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## Questions

**How many drugmakers agreed to lower prices?**

Nine pharmaceutical companies have agreed to voluntarily sell their medications at lower prices to state Medicaid programs. This brings the total number of companies participating in the administration's drug pricing agreements to 26.

**What is the 'most favored nation' policy?**

The 'most favored nation' policy, as described by the administration, aims to link U.S. drug prices to the lowest prices paid in other developed countries. The goal is to make healthcare more affordable for Americans.

**What investments are companies making?**

The nine companies that agreed to lower prices have also committed to investing at least $19.6 billion collectively in U.S. manufacturing. Four of these companies will also donate active pharmaceutical ingredients to the federal reserve.

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