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Pharma’s reputational high will be short-lived

World of DTC Marketing

Pharma has gone to court again and again to delay generic competition of biologic drugs. One company AbbVie has used the courts to stop competition of its top drug Humira. Another biologic, Enbrel, on the market since 1998, will not have its $5 billion in sales challenged until the end of 2028.

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Consequences of the First 10 Drugs Selected for Medicare’s Negotiation Program

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As many in the industry now know, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is the most significant reform of Medicare prescription drug coverage since the creation of Part D and has wide-ranging implications for the healthcare industry. They do not have biosimilar or generic competition available in the market.

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Five points on CMS’s first ten picks for price negotiations

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While more expensive than type 2 diabetes drugs, blood thinners follow a similar pattern of high prescription volumes. The dearth of cancer drugs (only blood cancer drug Imbruvica made this first list) stems from CMS only pursuing negotiations for Part D drugs in 2026 and 2027, then expanding to Part B drugs in 2028. With 27.5%

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The Inflation Reduction Act Passed, Now What?

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In April 2022, we released an article describing proposed policies from the federal government that could impact prescription drug pricing. The facts: All Part D beneficiaries will pay $0 out of pocket for prescriptions in the catastrophic phase. On August 16, 2022, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) into law.

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Key Developments from AMCP 2023 on Blockbuster Generics, Diabetes Drugs, PBM Legislation, and More

PM360

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug Vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine dimesylate) , manufactured by Takeda, also is facing generic competition. In the respiratory area with inhalers, it’s tough to get drugs approved, so the competition comes slowly,” he said. Starting in 2026, the provision will affect 10 Part D drugs.

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How retailers and “payviders” are disrupting U.S. healthcare in 2024

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RxPass offers more than 50 select prescriptions at no additional cost for $5 per month. In classic Amazon style, its pharmacy offers two-day shipping on prescriptions by mail, with same-day delivery available in seven markets, with plans to add a dozen more cities by year end.

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