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Medicare Part D Coverage For Humira Biosimilars Has Inspector General’s Attention

 
• By Cathy Kelly

Office of Inspector General analysis could add momentum to reforms of the rebating system.

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An Important Test Case For The Viability Of Biosimilars • Source: Shutterstock

The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General will evaluate the extent and quality of Medicare Part D plan coverage for biosimilars to AbbVie Inc.’s Humira (adalimumab) and expects to issue a report on the study in 2025, according to a recent update to the OIG’s work plan.

The study could provide fodder for reforms to pharmacy benefit manager rebating practices and for changes in Part D coverage...

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