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APEX | 340B Decision Means that the Government Is on the Spot to Determine the Fate of the ‘Rebate Model’

APEX | 340B Decision Means that the Government Is on the Spot to Determine the Fate of the ‘Rebate Model’

And new work from NPC suggests that the IRA disincentives in orphan drugs are -- unfortunately -- impacting development

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 16, 2025
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APEX | Same Arguments, Same Examples: Where Trump and Bernie Are Lined Up on International Prices

APEX | Same Arguments, Same Examples: Where Trump and Bernie Are Lined Up on International Prices

And introducing a new Apex resource: the List- and Net-Price Disclosures spreadsheet

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 15, 2025
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The Trump MFN EO: Terrible as a Policy Prescription ... but Solid as a PR Stunt

The Trump MFN EO: Terrible as a Policy Prescription ... but Solid as a PR Stunt

And when it comes to drug pricing, can you tell a Trump quote from a Bernie quip?

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 14, 2025
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APEX | Trump's MFN Executive Order Underwhelms Just About Everyone

APEX | Trump's MFN Executive Order Underwhelms Just About Everyone

And a look at where an estimate for the costs of a pill penalty fix goes wrong

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 13, 2025
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Trump’s Plan for MFN: Largely Wishful Thinking, With Thin Gruel for Policy Wonks

Trump’s Plan for MFN: Largely Wishful Thinking, With Thin Gruel for Policy Wonks

And the hidden PBM and IRA reforms buried in early drafts of reconciliation legislation

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 12, 2025
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Appeals Court Rejects AstraZeneca’s IRA Suit, Including the Definition of ‘Drug’ Element

Appeals Court Rejects AstraZeneca’s IRA Suit, Including the Definition of ‘Drug’ Element

And Monday is apparently the day for the big MFN order

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 9, 2025
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The Administration Seems to Be Moving the MFN Push from Medicaid to Medicare. Buckle Up

The Administration Seems to Be Moving the MFN Push from Medicaid to Medicare. Buckle Up

And what Hims’ earnings call says about the future of pharma

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 8, 2025
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Pushing International Prices Into Medicaid Comes with a $1,000,000,000,000 Price Tag

Pushing International Prices Into Medicaid Comes with a $1,000,000,000,000 Price Tag

And the next 15 drugs in the IRA crosshairs, according to Cantor analysts

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 7, 2025
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All Eyes Are on MFN ... But Action and Specifics Remain Elusive

All Eyes Are on MFN ... But Action and Specifics Remain Elusive

Plus thinking on the revelations and limitations of list- and net-price disclosures

Brian Reid
Brian Reid
May 6, 2025
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