August 31, 2026 16:07 ET | Source: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
PARSIPPANY, N.J. and TEL AVIV, Israel, Aug. 31, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Teva Pharmaceuticals, a U.S. affiliate of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA), today announced a shared commitment with the Trump Administration to lower the cost of select medicines for American patients covered by Medicaid. When finalized, this agreement will support continued investment in scientific innovation and pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities.
“Teva appreciates the opportunity to work with President Trump and his Administration to expand access and affordability for patients today while enabling continued investment in medicines patients need tomorrow,” said Chris Fox, President, Teva USA. “Teva built its business around delivering affordable medicines to Americans, and we share the Administration’s commitment to improve access to more affordable medicines while investing in scientific innovation and domestic manufacturing capabilities in the U.S.”
Teva remains in active discussions with the Trump Administration to strike a deal anchored in all four of the President’s drug pricing priorities. If an agreement is reached, Teva would align U.S. Medicaid pricing for select medicines with pricing in leading developed markets through the GENEROUS (GENErating cost Reductions fOr U.S. Medicaid) framework. The agreement also would include a prospective Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) commitment for applicable future innovative product launches. Additionally, Teva has offered a dedicated reserve of certain active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) in support of public health needs and continued investment into U.S. pharmaceutical manufacturing capabilities. Conditions of the negotiation to reach a final agreement remain confidential.
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Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NYSE and TASE: TEVA) is transforming into a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company, enabled by a world-class generics business. For over 120 years, Teva’s commitment to bettering health has never wavered. From innovating in the fields of neuroscience and immunology to providing complex generic medicines, biosimilars and pharmacy brands worldwide, Teva is dedicated to addressing patients’ needs, now and in the future. At Teva, We Are All In For Better Health. To learn more about how, visit www.tevapharm.com.
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