Generics Coverage In Medicare Part D Plans Worsens In 2021

 
• By Akriti Seth

Generic prescription drugs are only placed on generic tiers 45% of the time in 2021, a significant decrease from the 64% seen in 2016, according to the latest AAM-sponsored study by Avalere Health. AAM is urging policymakers to initiate Medicare Part D reforms.

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The AAM has criticized Medicare for the worsening of generic drug coverage in Medicare Part D • Source: Shutterstock

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