Medicaid May Offer Best Opportunity For Merck’s Zepatier
Executive Summary
Newest hepatitis C entrant doesn't have the best value in all subpopulations, according to analysis by RealEndpoints, but Medicaid's mandatory discount could make up for those disadvantages.
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