Amgen Inc. has found a way to help US patients with high-risk cardiovascular disease who are covered by Medicare Part D plans spend the same amount of money out of their own pockets for Repatha (evolocumab) as patients covered by commercial plans.
Amgen Drops Repatha List Price 60% To Cut Medicare Co-Pays And Boost Use
Company says 75% of Medicare Part D patients who aren't eligible for low income subsidies abandon the PCSK9 inhibitor at the pharmacy counter due to $370 co-pay, which may now range from $25-$150 per dose.
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