Market Access

A robust market access strategy ensures that pharmaceutical products, including those with limited distribution, reach patients and are covered by diverse healthcare systems.

JAMA study aims to determine whether financial barriers impact access to mental health services.

JAMA study evaluates changes to out-of-pocket costs and utilization of type 2 diabetes medications once patients reach the age of 65 years.

What pharma needs to do to keep up with the rise in value-based care.

Now more than two years into launching his alternative and transparent drug payment model, the longtime entrepreneur, in an interview with Pharm Exec, discusses the prescription drug cost landscape and shares his recipe for true disruption to the pharma pricing machine.

With competition for follow-on-biologics on the upswing—and a potential market boom perhaps around the corner—continued education and course-setting for all stakeholders in charting the access landscape is paramount.

Amid lingering questions and uncertainty, a look at ways pharma companies can prioritize incorporating the Inflation Reduction Act into their strategic planning process—and do it now.

Leverage priorities in preclinical business planning.

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, Apr 23, 2024 1:00 PM EDT

Starting June 1, Boehringer Ingelheim plans to cap inhaler products for respiratory diseases at $35 per month for eligible patients.

JAMA commentary suggests that issues such as high costs, access, and equity will stop patients from obtaining GLP-1 agonists to treat obesity.

New guidance suggests that CMS may be ramping up Sunshine Act auditing activities, potentially resulting in monetary liability for noncompliant reporting entities.

Cardinal Health report highlights new biosimilar treatments, legislative developments, and multiple industry perspectives.

Results of the study determined that adult flu vaccination rates among Medicaid populations were significantly low, highlighting other health inequities.

Researchers highlight several benefits and concerns associated with the launch of direct-to-consumer models for GLP-1 receptor agonists.

Amid shifting healthcare cost strategies, how manufacturers can apply past lessons to best support patients and help boost drug adherence.

A strategic formulation for separate IDN market spaces.

As the market for biosimilars expands, a nuanced approach is needed to balance cost considerations with patient safety and pharmacovigilance efforts.

Higher prices of insulin attributed to significant annual increases, outpacing general inflation.

The company has struggled to supply the drug to patients due to overwhelming popularity.

Will the FDA ultimately step in and mandate a credible effort to eradicate the mindset that long-term adherence is not achievable?

Webinar Date/Time: Thu, Feb 15, 2024 11:00 AM EST

Soaring healthcare costs show little sign of slowing in 2024, with concerns growing about the affordability of medications and medical services.

Although medications such as Mounjaro and Zepbound have shown efficacy in helping individuals lose weight, there are not yet enough results to fully support these claims.

Measuring the relationship between a product’s reimbursement position and performance begins with gathering key data points for as many products as possible.

Starting April 1, 2024, Hyrimoz and an unbranded version of Humira manufactured by Sandoz will be covered across all CVS formularies.

The LillyDirect platform will allow patients who are prescribed the popular weight loss drug Zepbound to obtain the drug via Lilly’s at-home prescription delivery service.

JAMA study investigates whether physical or behavioral healthcare needs are associated with the risk of underinsurance across household income levels.

Five emerging themes likely to impact pharma in the new year.

CVS Health announced a new pharmacy reimbursement model, called CVS CostVantage, which will define drug cost on the amount it pays for a drug, a set markup, and a fee for pharmacy services.