Rebate Rule May Be Finalized Soon, But Skepticism Lingers That Trump Can Make Lasting Changes On Rx Pricing

Trump administration could also finalize international reference pricing plan, which could be riskier to industry as it's an area where Democrats and Trump have more alignment, but this proposal may be easier for industry to overturn in court than that rebate rule. A finalized rebate rule is under review by the Office of Management and Budget, but it is unclear if the coming proposal will have any teeth given the limitations imposed by the President’s summer executive order. 

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 26, 2018: Donald Trump, the President of the United States addresses reporters on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly at the Lotte Palace Hotel.
President Trump may use his last few months in office to try to complete his drug pricing agenda • Source: Shutterstock

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