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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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The initial list, which takes effect in 2026, has the potential to roil formularies since it includes a mix of high-volume, preferred brands and a group of high-cost specialty drugs for autoimmune conditions (psoriasis) and cancer. In both cases, a shift in formulary placement could lower prescription volumes and reduce member utilization.

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

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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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Beyond transparent pricing: decoding the strategies of major PBMs

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These moves mark a strategic shift towards greater transparency and predictability, driven by regulatory pressures and rising competition from market disruptors. Express Scripts added ClearNetwork in late 2023, while CVS Caremark introduced CostVantage and TrueCost in early 2024, mirroring the strategies of ESI and OptumRx.

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Two Key Questions About Payer Strategies in 2023

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However, we expect drugs without strong therapeutic alternatives to have an advantage in negotiations, while drugs in highly competitive classes will be negotiating from a weaker position. Expect the nine competitors to explore Kotler’s 4Ps of Marketing to gain share in this lucrative and competitive marketplace.

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Pharma’s post-pandemic launch performance problem: what’s the prognosis?

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The prescription medicine market has recovered from the wild swings of the early pandemic with renewed growth. COVID vaccines and treatments have created a substantial market over and above the existing Rx market- IQVIA estimates that the cumulative value of COVID vaccines could be between $185 and 295bn to 2026.

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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. Source: News reports and company releases.

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