President Donald Trump incorrectly placed the blame for high prescription drug prices in the U.S. on foreign nations, making the comments Monday when signing an executive order intended to lower their cost.

Americans pay significantly more for prescription medications, with branded drugs in the U.S. costing about three times more than those in other countries.

President Trump will hold a press conference Monday morning with Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to announce an executive order to cap prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices at the lowest cost offered in any other country.

Walgreens aims to free up time for pharmacy staff, reducing their routine tasks and eliminating inventory waste.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. cited Bernie Sanders' 2016 and 2020 White House campaign plans on prescription drugs to highlight Trump's efforts in 2025.

President Donald Trump’s latest bid to slash prescription drug prices has once again stirred heated debate about the high costs paid by U.S. patients.