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Another Summer Friday Top 10: CVS’ 340B ‘Headwinds,’ MFN Rebervations in Europe, Patient Burdens Under the IRA, and More

Another Summer Friday Top 10: CVS’ 340B ‘Headwinds,’ MFN Rebervations in Europe, Patient Burdens Under the IRA, and More

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Aug 7, 2026
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New 340B Legislation Would Leave Some of the Program’s More Controversial Elements Untouched

New 340B Legislation Would Leave Some of the Program’s More Controversial Elements Untouched

And Lilly and Novo weigh in on the early days of CMS’ Bridge program

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Aug 5, 2026
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2026 Launch Price Disclosures Are Looking Anemic

2026 Launch Price Disclosures Are Looking Anemic

And four studies examining everything from 340B to orphan drug incentives

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Aug 4, 2026
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MFN Commentary Has Been Light During Earnings Season. Here Are Two Exceptions.

MFN Commentary Has Been Light During Earnings Season. Here Are Two Exceptions.

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Aug 3, 2026
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The Government Is Trying -- Again -- to Change the Way That Drugmakers Pay 340B Discounts

The Government Is Trying -- Again -- to Change the Way That Drugmakers Pay 340B Discounts

And are there hints that the Bridge program is boosting GLP-1 scripts?

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Jul 31, 2026
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CBO Details How the IRA’s Medicare Provisions May End Up Expanding the Deficit Instead of Saving Money

CBO Details How the IRA’s Medicare Provisions May End Up Expanding the Deficit Instead of Saving Money

And the latest lawsuit pushing back on a new Lilly 340B is a great example of “safety-net cosplay”

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Jul 30, 2026
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Earnings Season Is In Full Swing, Which Could Shed Light on Where Companies Stand on MFN

Earnings Season Is In Full Swing, Which Could Shed Light on Where Companies Stand on MFN

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Jul 27, 2026
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Reuters Explores the Launch of CMS' Bridge Program, and Other Summer-Friday Highlights

Reuters Explores the Launch of CMS' Bridge Program, and Other Summer-Friday Highlights

It's a short Curve in hopes that you're enjoying a long weekend

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Jul 24, 2026
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Everyone Agrees: Trump’s Threatened Tariffs on Generic Drugs Are Going to Hike Prices and Create Shortages

Everyone Agrees: Trump’s Threatened Tariffs on Generic Drugs Are Going to Hike Prices and Create Shortages

And no one really thinks the tariff proposal is likely to achieve the goal of onshoring manufacturing, either

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
Jul 23, 2026
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