drug prices
Coverage of drug prices in the Nexus archive.
- ‘Bureaucratic inertia’: Delaware lawmaker says state board should pursue more aggressive reforms to drive down employee drug prices
A Delaware lawmaker prompted the General Assembly to mandate reforms regarding how state drug benefits are negotiated with Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). The State Employee Benefits Committee was tasked with examining ways to increase transparency and reduce hidden costs in this process. The reformer argued that requiring PBMs to supply detailed pricing data, rebates, and contract information is necessary for the state to better manage its group health insurance plan.
- States Seek to Lower Drug Prices by Targeting Pharmacy Benefit Managers
States are attempting to reduce drug prices by regulating pharmacy benefit managers, which manage prescription coverage for health insurers. The move addresses consumer concerns about rising medication costs.
- US launches investigation into drug prices in Germany, risking renewed tensions with Europe
The US has launched an investigation into drug prices in Germany, risking renewed tensions with Europe. Robert Kennedy Jr., US Secretary of Health, and President Donald Trump announced this at a press conference at the White House.