The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) changed how drugs are covered and reimbursed in Medicare. It is anticipated that this may lead to more restrictive formularies in drug plans....more
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) made changes to the way drugs are covered and reimbursed in Medicare. It has been anticipated that this could result in more restrictive formularies in drug plans or higher co-pays for...more
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order (EO) titled “Delivering Most-Favored-Nation Prescription Drug Pricing to American Patients” aimed at reducing prescription drug prices for Americans by ensuring they do not pay...more
President Donald Trump recently signed an Executive Order (EO) aimed at lowering the cost of prescription drugs, titled, “Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First.” On April 15, 2025, through this EO, the...more
Key points include access to medicines in medicare is reduced as the IRA is implemented; fewer drugs are covered on Medicare Part D formularies in 2025 relative to 2024; medicines for serious conditions with high unmet needs...more
Evaluating current formulary access for the 25 drugs selected for Drug Price Negotiation in Medicare Part D shows several selected drugs have higher co-pays in 2025 relative to 2024 - Introduction - The Inflation Reduction...more
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in 2022, made changes to the way drugs are covered and reimbursed in Medicare. While some of the changes taking effect this year could save the government money, beneficiaries may...more
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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) significantly changed the popular Medicare drug programs. While an IRA policy goal is to reduce the out-of-pocket drug spending, beneficiaries may experience higher drug plan premiums and...more