Public Policy
Proposed HHS rule would eliminate rebates PBMs negotiate for Part D plans and MCOs, and may eventually affect all plans. Manufacturers would retain 15% of rebates currently... More
Briefing
“Drug Costs”
10 result(s)
Cost Management
The Guaranteed Net Cost model guarantees average net spend per prescription, after discounts and rebates, for each distribution channel. More
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Cost Management
Recommendations for Lowering Drug Costs
CVS Health responded to the Administration's Blueprint on lowering drug costs and highlighted what the company does to control costs. We also recommended things the... More
Commentary
Cost Management
Paying-for-performance is where health care is headed. CVS Health’s new performance network will deliver unit cost savings, as well as improved clinical outcomes to help lower... More
Briefing
Drug Pipeline
The market for migraine medications is ripe for growth due to a large patient population with an unmet clinical need. Four investigational medications known CGRP inhibitors will... More
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Cost Management
Value-based management can only deliver on their promise of incremental cost-savings if the right guardrails are in place to ensure appropriate utilization and management. More
Briefing
Cost Management
Value-based management seeks go beyond a static, pre-set price tag to uncover true value for drugs and better health for patients. More
Briefing
Public Policy
Lowering out-of-pocket consumer costs, ending manipulation and abuse of FDA regulations, and fostering greater competition can help lower high prescription drug costs. More
Commentary
Specialty
The specialty pharmaceutical market continues to grow as a percentage of the overall prescription drug market, and its impact on payor trend also is rising. More
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Cost Management
Market and legislative reform can help bend the seemingly relentless upward trajectory of prescription drug price inflation in the U.S. More
Commentary