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"Not So Different": What's Next for Drug Pricing After Withdrawal of the Rebate Rule?
In July, the Trump administration withdrew its proposal to block rebates and discounts given by drug makers to pharmacy benefit managers, Part D plans, and Medicaid managed care organizations. Withdrawal of the rule was a discouraging development for many physicians who hoped that the proposal could give relief to their patients at the pharmacy counter. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking to one such physician, Madelaine Feldman, MD.
In July, the Trump administration withdrew its proposal to block rebates and discounts given by drug makers to pharmacy benefit managers, Part D plans, and Medicaid managed care organizations. HHS previously said that the rule would counteract incentives behind higher list prices.
Withdrawal of the rule was a discouraging development for many physicians who hoped that the proposal could give relief to their patients at the pharmacy counter. This week on the podcast, we’re speaking to one such physician, Madelaine Feldman, MD.
Feldman is a rheumatologist in private practice with The Rheumatology Group in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is president of the Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations, which is a founding member of the Alliance for Transparent and Affordable Prescriptions. She is also chair of the Alliance for Safe Biologic Medicines and a past member of the American College of Rheumatology’s insurance subcommittee.
Read more about the withdrawn rule here, and read more about the Senate Finance Committee's bill here.
Biosimilar Policy Roundup—September 2024
October 1st 2024In September 2024, the FDA approved a new biosimilar for treating retinal conditions, marking a significant development in the biosimilars landscape, coinciding with ongoing legal disputes in the industry and highlighting broader trends in market dynamics and regulatory challenges.
Biosimilars in America: Overcoming Barriers and Maximizing Impact
July 21st 2024Join us as we explore the complexities of the US biosimilars market, discussing legislative influences, payer and provider adoption factors, and strategies to overcome industry challenges with expert insights from Kyle Noonan, PharmD, MS, value & access strategy manager at Cencora.
French Study Finds High Patient Satisfaction With Adalimumab Biosimilar Treatment for IBD
September 21st 2024An observational study assessing patient satisfaction with adalimumab for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) reported a high level of satisfaction with all adalimumab product, including biosimilars.
AAM Report: Generics and Biosimilars Savings Reach $445 Billion in 2023, Part 1
September 18th 2024Savings from generic and biosimilar drugs totaled $445 billion in 2023, showing promise for the growth of both markets and highlighting the success of expansion policies for these products, according to a new report from the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM).
