Rebate Pass-Through Would Lower, Not Raise, Medicare Spending – PhRMA
Executive Summary
Biopharma manufacturers dispute predictions that passing through rebates at the point-of-sale in Medicare Part D would increase government spending. Pharmacy benefit managers argue the policy would violate the Part D statute and the Trade Secrets Act.
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