Policies Targeting ‘Rebate Traps’ In Part D May Not Yield Big Savings, Study Suggests
Executive Summary
Research on generic drug coverage in Medicare Part D plans finds access unobstructed for majority of lower cost alternatives. However, study may offer incomplete picture, generic and biosimilar advocates say.
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