Number One With A Bullet: Eylea Takes Top Spot In Medicare Part B Drugs

Regeneron’s Eylea is the new holder of the number one spot in Medicare Part B prescription drug payments. It is also the fastest growing entrant on the top-ten list tracked by MedPAC. That is a sign of great commercial success – but could be an uncomfortable spotlight.

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The annual Medicare Payment Advisory Commission update to the top 10 list of Medicare Part B prescription drugs has a new number one: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Eylea.

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