Policies Targeting ‘Rebate Traps’ In Part D May Not Yield Big Savings, Study Suggests

The state's Prescription Drug Affordability Board, the oldest of a growing list of the boards, chose six drugs for affordability reviews and has the authority to set a ceiling on the amount state and local government payers would reimburse for them.

A potential MFN drug pricing policy in the US could also lead to a greater push for collaborative action in the EU, such as joint procurement among the member states, says one European industry expert.

The US MFN executive order is the latest in a series of concerning US developments that are contributing to uncertainty for the European pharmaceutical industry, according to France Biotech’s vice president, Alexandre Regniault.

Japan is cutting more drug reimbursement prices following cost effectiveness analysis and is applying the methodology to a new group of products including Wegovy and Leqembi.