If you’re among the millions who switch off the TV the moment President Trump appears, you might’ve missed his blockbuster announcement: he’s slashing drug prices by a jaw-dropping 1500%. Yes, you read that right.
This is fantastic news for Americans. We’ve all had our gripes with Trump, but let’s give credit where it’s due – this move sounds downright heroic.
Imagine the impact on Americans relying on prescription drugs. Not only will they get their meds, but they’ll walk away from the pharmacy with a hefty paycheque. Let’s break it down with a couple of examples:
- In the U.S., a vial of insulin averages $98.70. With Trump’s 1500% price cut, you’re looking at a new cost of -$1,381.80. That’s right – pharmacies will pay you to take it.
- Or take Lenmeldy, America’s priciest drug, a gene therapy costing $4.25 million. Apply the 1500% reduction, and the new price is -$59,500,000. Picture this: your pharmacist hands you the drug and a cheque for $59.5 million (cash would be nicer, though). “Another satisfied customer,” they’ll muse, as they file for government reimbursement.
This game-changer means life-saving drugs, once reserved for the ultra-wealthy, will now be accessible to everyone – while making them richer in the process.
You can bet patients will be sprinting to their doctors for more prescriptions.
Something tells me Trump hasn’t quite crunched the numbers on this one.
Anyway, I’m off – heading back to the U.S. for a quick family visit. And maybe a doctor’s appointment or two.
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Donnie Dumpsterfire has never been very good with numbers..bankrupt six times, and right now by the looks of it, his IQ is going out like a spring tide.He’ll soon be the equal of his moronic cabinet appointments.
Going to the US Roswell? Courageous move.Make sure you have a return ticket, and your will is up to date…and in a safe place.
Good luck and bon voyagee.We’ll miss you.
Thanks, Harry. That last bit was tongue in cheek.
They wouldn’t let me back in anyway. 😁
the average Kinder student in Australia could prob tell you those numbers don’t add up 😛
The bigger problem is that he is gradually consuming ALL the power – congress, judiciary and almost banking. He will be unstoppable once all the red states have rigged their districts. He did promise this – in 4 years time you won’t need to vote.
Believe it when I see it.
This looks like something dreamed up to divert from other issues.
Roswell, while you are in the ‘States, could you bring back a few cartons of Aspirin and we will make a killimg..
April 1st come early 2026?
Do not go to the USA, fellow humans, for fear of plague universality under Pres. Donny Dogdump-Dunce, head spreader. Stay, fight, shout!
Priceless clearance clearly!
Somebody has to pay! It will either come out of a rearranged Federal Budget that will cease some welfare activity or it will come out of taxes that provide subsidies to big pharma so they can continue to make a pill for every ill. Be sure – big pharma will not lose on Trump’s watch.
The joke on Trump is that the maximum you can slash off the cost is 100%
Gosh he’s stupid.
The missus today relayed an invitation to visit the USA where one of her uni confreres has successfully established a sports training business in Boston. She told him that her partner is not a friend of America and is unlikely to accept the offer.
Can’t say that I disagree.
Canguro, in the mid 1970s my mother wanted the family to migrate to the USA. It’s a long story.
I was against the idea, but if we had have moved a career in film awaited me. That’s another long story.
But there was no way I was going to give up playing footy to move to another country.
Trumpality tops reality any day.
The real joke is that one of Trump’s first actions was to repeal Biden’s drug price reduction legislation. Of course, the MAGAts cheered that on.