Generics Coverage Worsens Under Medicare Plans In 2021

AAM Urges Policymakers To Initiate Medicare Part D Reform

 
• By Akriti Seth

Based on the latest AAM-sponsored study by Avalere Health, the US off-patent industry association has asked policymakers to initiate Medicare Part D reforms. Generic prescription drugs are only placed on generic tiers 45% of the time in 2021, a significant decrease from the 64% seen in 2016.

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The AAM has criticized Medicare for the worsening of generic drug coverage in Medicare Part D • Source: Shutterstock

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