Be a Smart Shopper: More Than Half TrumpRx Drugs Have a Cheaper Alternative

More than half of the drugs listed on the new TrumpRx website have or will soon have a cheaper generic version on the market that can be purchased through other direct-to-consumer sites.

Why it matters: Patients could save more buying nonbrand copycat drugs, even if they don't have insurance and pay cash, drug pricing experts say.

Case in point: Pristiq, an antidepressant made by Pfizer, is available with a TrumpRx coupon for about $200 for a 30-day supply — a more than 50% discount from the list price.

• But a month's worth of a generic version with the same dosage is available on GoodRx for less than $30, and on Mark Cuban's CostPlusDrugs for just $16.65.