Point-Of-Sale Rebates In Part D Could Save Seniors $20bn, PhRMA Argues

PhRMA President Ubl discusses drug pricing advocacy priorities in Medicare Part D during media briefing.

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Passing through negotiated rebates at the point-of-sale in Medicare Part D could save beneficiaries up to $20bn over 10 years, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America says.

Savings to Medicare could reach $70bn over 10 years, assuming certain behavioral changes and a market response to the redistribution...

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