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Novartis Likes US ‘Buy And Bill’ Market For PCSK9 Drug, But Price Will Be Key

 
• By Cathy Kelly

Inclisiran's price relative to existing PCSK9 drugs will be key determinant in payer acceptance. Novartis says pricing will be within cost effectiveness range estimated by ICER.

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A Closer Look At Novartis' US Market Acess Plan For Inclisiran

Novartis AG is confident its upcoming PCSK9 inhibitor will flourish under the US “buy and bill” reimbursement model for physician-administered drugs. But the company could still contend with pushback from payers.

The company envisions a “flexible” access model in the US for inclisiran with an emphasis on the more lenient payer environment for drugs covered under the medical benefit in commercial plans or Medicare Part B

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