Merck Bolsters Januvia Access With Outcomes-Based Discounts To CIGNA
Executive Summary
Merck will provide CIGNA with price discounts on Januvia and Janumet that are tied to member outcomes - lower blood sugar and medication adherence - in a novel contract arrangement announced by CIGNA April 23
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