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PBMs Hinder Access To Generics And Biosimilars, Finds FTC’s Investigation

The Biosimilars Forum And AAM Commend FTC, While PBM Association Hits Back

 
• By Urtė Fultinavičiūtė

An FTC report has shown evidence of “troubling rebating practices” between pharma companies and PBMs, lowering access to generics and biosimilars. While off-patent groups commended the agency, the PBM association said the report falls short of being definitive or fact-based.

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The long-awaited investigation into pharmacy benefit managers’ impact on drug accessibility and affordability in the US is here.

The Federal Trade Commission released its lengthy 73-page

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