A Better Deal: Medicare Discounts Surpass Estimated PBM-Negotiated Rebates

But the amount of savings realized when the Medicare negotiated prices go into effect in 2026 remains the subject of debate.

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The US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services appears to have obtained deeper discounts than rebates negotiated by pharmacy benefit managers on the 10 Medicare Part D drugs that were subject to the first price negotiation cycle.

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