Amgen Drops Repatha List Price 60% To Cut Medicare Co-Pays And Boost Use
Executive Summary
Company says 75% of Medicare Part D patients who aren't eligible for low income subsidies abandon the PCSK9 inhibitor at the pharmacy counter due to $370 co-pay, which may now range from $25-$150 per dose.
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