Pricing Reform Advocates Poised For ‘Rearguard Action’ By Industry If Legislation Prevails

Patient advocates are optimistic that ‘historic bill’ establishing price negotiation, inflation rebates and a spending cap in Medicare will pass into law.

Even If Bill Passes, Battle With Pharma Is Not Over • Source: Shutterstock

Significant drug pricing reform legislation appears to have a good chance of being enacted in the US after more than 20 years of efforts by advocates. But proponents of reform do not believe the fight is over.

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