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The Big Three PBMs’ 2024 Formulary Exclusions: Biosimilar Humira Battles, CVS Health’s Weird Strategy, and the Insulin Shakeup

Drug Channels

This year, Humira and its 13 biosimilars will provide the most intriguing formulary drama. Unfortunately, the gross-to-net bubble will remain a fixture for this category, despite a price war led by almost half of the biosimilars. Read more » © 2006-2024 HMP Omnimedia, LLC d/b/a Drug Channels Institute , an HMP Global Company.

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The Big Three PBMs’ 2023 Formulary Exclusions: Observations on Insulin, Humira, and Biosimilars

Drug Channels

Below, I highlight four takeaways from this year’s lists, including a look at biosimilar insulin and the forthcoming biosimilar competition for Humira. I also note some troubling research on the patient impact of exclusions—although much remains unknown. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2022 Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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The Big Three PBMs’ 2023 Formulary Exclusions: Observations on Insulin, Humira, and Biosimilars (rerun)

Drug Channels

Below, I highlight four takeaways from this year’s lists, including a look at biosimilar insulin and the forthcoming biosimilar competition for Humira. I also note some troubling research on the patient impact of exclusions—although much remains unknown. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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The Big Three PBMs’ 2024 Formulary Exclusions: Biosimilar Humira Battles, CVS Health’s Weird Strategy, and the Insulin Shakeup (rerun)

Drug Channels

The 2024 formularies described below should boost biosimilar adoption. As a new Biosimilar Council report shows , Humira retained 99% of market share in late 2023, despite being more expensive than its biosimilars. This year, Humira and its 14 biosimilars will provide the most intriguing formulary drama.

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What Pharma Companies Can Expect From the Influx of Humira Biosimilars

Drug Channels

Today’s guest post comes from Steve Callahan, Senior Manager of Market Research at MMIT. Steve walks us through the expected Humira biosimilars launches and discusses potential responses from payers. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2022 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. Read on for Steve’s insights. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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Drug Channels News Roundup, August 2021: OptumRx’s New GPO, Pharmacy DIR Fees, State Biosimilar Laws, UM Views, and a Newspaper Delivers

Drug Channels

Time to pack away the bathing suit and get serious again—with these curated curiosities combed from the now-barren Drug Channels beach: OptumRx joins the PBM GPO game Pharmacy DIR fees hit $11 billion A terrific resource on state biosimilar laws Patient views on utilization management Plus, my social media success…from a (print) newspaper ad!

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Drug Channel Implications of the Inflation Reduction Act (NEW Live Video Webinar)

Drug Channels

The potential effect of the IRA on manufacturers’ new drug research and development strategies is beyond the scope of this webinar. Read more » © 2006-2024 HMP Omnimedia, LLC d/b/a Drug Channels Institute , an HMP Global Company. The webinar will last 90 minutes to accommodate audience questions. All rights reserved.