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Let's Make A Deal: Sanofi/Regeneron Extend A Hand On Praluent, Express Scripts Takes It

 
• By Jessica Merrill

Express Scripts has agreed to give Praluent preferred access over Amgen's Repatha on its national formulary and is removing restrictions that have been a significant barrier to market access for the PCSK9 inhibitors.

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Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. said in March they were willing to make a deal on the cost of the PCSK9 inhibitor Praluent (alirocumab) in exchange for improved access. Now, Express Scripts Holding Co. has taken them up on the offer.

The companies announced on May 1 that Express Scripts will grant Praluent preferred access on its national formulary over Amgen Inc.'s Repatha (evolocumab) and remove some of the burdensome...

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