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President Trump announces deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs on federal website

By Sydney Lupkin,

A Martínez

Published October 1, 2025 at 4:45 AM EDT

President Trump on Tuesday announced a deal with Pfizer to sell its drugs directly to consumers at discounted prices. They'll be available through a website operated by the federal government.

Sydney Lupkin

Sydney Lupkin is the pharmaceuticals correspondent for NPR.

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A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.

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