AstraZeneca announces historic agreement with US Government to lower the cost of medicines for American patients

AstraZeneca

10 October 2025 - AstraZeneca today announces a historic agreement with President Donald J. Trump’s administration to lower the cost of prescription medicines for American patients while preserving America’s cutting-edge biopharmaceutical innovation.

At a landmark event at the White House, AstraZeneca CEO Pascal Soriot joined President Trump and members of his Administration to confirm the Company voluntarily met all requests set out in the President’s 31 July letter. The Company agrees to a range of measures which will enable American patients to access medicines at prices that are equalised with those available in wealthy countries.

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