Dr. Oz Explains Historic Decline In Prescription Drug Prices
Larry O’Connor > Video
Friday, August 21, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, discusses the recent sharp decline in prescription drug prices, a phenomenon unseen in over half a century. This significant drop, which has not received substantial media coverage, has resulted in a 3% decrease over the past year and a 6% drop in the last six months. The change is attributed to a new policy initiated by President Trump, enforcing most-favored-nation drug pricing that aligns American drug prices with those in other countries, eliminating global fee loading practices. This policy has led to substantial savings for American consumers, with some drugs now priced at 93% less than before. Dr. Oz also addresses the implications of "Medicare for all" proposals, arguing that such systems inevitably lead to rationing of care, as seen in other countries with socialized medicine. He highlights the inefficiencies and quality issues in public education systems as a parallel to why socialized medicine is unlikely to succeed in the United States.
