GSK Is Third Major Inhaler Maker To Cap Copays; Will Teva Follow?

It might make sense from a competitive standpoint for Teva to join the trend. That’s the way it happened in the insulin category.

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GSK will cap patient copays at $35 in commercial insurance plans for all of its inhaler drugs for asthma and COPD by the end of 2024, joining Boehringer Ingelheim and AstraZeneca in expanding its existing copay support for the treatments as they face pricing pressure from lawmakers and regulators.

It’s unclear whether a fourth inhaler manufacturer in the category will follow suit. Teva, which markets the AirDuo and...

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