Abe Sutton

CMS Administrator Dr. Oz commented on the launch of TrumpRX, a direct-to-consumer (DTC) platform selling drugs at discounted prices under the most-favored-nations (MFN) model. According to the CMS administrator, “These are U.S. government-negotiated Most Favored Nation prices. It is an elegant solution to the problem facing so many Americans... with 90% discounts, we have an ability now to completely reset expectations for the American people.” Also commenting on TrumpRX, FDA Commissioner Dr. Makary said, “TrumpRX is the beginning of a new chapter in American health care where—for the first time—you can buy the drug from those who make it… The amount of money games that go on with health care’s middlemen… are unbelievable.” According to HHS General Counsel Mike Stuart, “Based on a review of the applicable facts, earlier today the HHS Office of the General Counsel referred Hims & Hers Health, Inc. (‘Hims’) to the Department of Justice for investigation for potential violations by Hims of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and applicable Title 18 provisions.” Secretary Kennedy commented on a meeting he held with Tennessee Governor Lee. According to the HHS Secretary, “This week, I met with Governor Bill Lee of Tennessee, a key partner in the MAHA movement. Tennessee is leading the way by banning Red 40 from school meals, strengthening fluoride transparency in public water systems, limiting student cell phone use in schools, and requesting a SNAP waiver that restricts the purchase of sugary drinks and candy. Together, we will Make America Healthy Again.” According to a recent study shared by the NIH, “Researchers found that prescription stimulants for ADHD act on brain networks that control wakefulness and reward, but not attention as previously thought. The study suggests that stimulants and additional sleep affect the brain in similar ways, and that getting enough sleep could help in managing [ADHD symptoms].”