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STAT+: Amgen pricing for its Humira biosimilar may benefit PBMs and insurers more than patients

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Here’s why: The drug company will offer its medication, called Amjevita, at two different discounts – 5% and 55% – off the roughly $80,000 wholesale, or list, price. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Amgen pricing for Humira biosimilar may not help patients; pharma wins court battle over drug discount program

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The maneuver reflects behind-the-scenes negotiations between pharmaceutical companies and the pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, that create formularies, or lists of medicines for which insurance coverage is provided. Continue to STAT+ to read the full story…

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: Medicare can still penalize drugmakers for hiking prices to privately insured patients; FDA explains push to withdraw premature-birth drug

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… The drug-pricing law will still penalize pharmaceutical companies if they hike prices on medicines for patients who have private insurance, STAT says. Or you could make time to reach out to someone special and make them feel important. Well, whatever you do, have a grand time. But be safe. Enjoy, and see you soon.

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Does Aetna cover Saxenda?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Saxenda ( liraglutide ) is a brand-name glucagon-like peptide-1 ( GLP-1 ) agonist made by the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk. The pharmacy staff will process your prescription to check for insurance coverage. Call your insurance plan directly to find out more about Saxenda’s costs and coverage.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Sanders and Novo Nordisk CEO sparring, Roche refocusing, and more

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Novo has been blaming pharmacy benefit managers for the high list prices of its drugs, arguing that it needs to be able to pay rebates to these middlemen to ensure favorable insurance coverage. But the announcement from Sanders, which was made during a committee hearing, undercuts that claim.

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How much is NP Thyroid without insurance?

The Checkup by Singlecare

NP Thyroid is derived from a natural source, the thyroid glands of pigs, and it is made by the pharmaceutical company Acella. Is NP Thyroid covered by insurance? How to get NP Thyroid without insurance Paying for a brand-name thyroid agent without insurance coverage may seem intimidating.

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Does Medicare cover Wegovy?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Most people with insurance coverage and without a high deductible pay $25 or less,” Dr. Fitch explains. “If Novo Nordisk’s Patient Assistance Program Some pharmaceutical companies offer programs to help people lower the costs of prescription drugs.