Multiple Sclerosis Drug Prices Rising By Double-Digits Despite Rebates

Report by the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office offers a unique view of net price trends because it is based on point-of-sale spending and hard-to-get rebate data.

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Prices for 10 widely used drugs for multiple sclerosis increased by more than 10% on average per year during 2011 through 2015 even when rebates are factored in, according to a recent pharmaceutical cost analysis by the Massachusetts Office of Attorney General.

Prices increased by 10.2% to 15% per year on average, according to data from five health plans operating in the...

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