Anthem In-House PBM Will Draw On CVS But Retain Formulary Control

The arrangement, which implies a behind the scenes negotiated discount, may signal a trend toward less price transparency in foreign markets as manufacturers parry Trump’s Most Favored Nation price demands.

AbbVie didn’t get everything it sought from a citizen petition but may still have the upper hand over smaller rivals after FDA gives makers of animal-derived thyroid medications a year to seek approval. If the agency removes compounded products, it could face more pricing pushback.

The findings are consistent with some other research and likely are due to obesity patients becoming more connected to needed health care services.

Eli Lilly's CEO argued that pricing reforms aimed at existing drugs would be “hard to sustain or justify,” while other companies suggested a growing interest in direct-to-consumer sales programs.