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Manufacturer Rebate Models: The Next 340B Program Battleground

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The 340B Drug Pricing Program (“340B Program”) space continues to be a hive of activity. While 340B stakeholders continue to litigate ongoing manufacturer contract pharmacy restrictions, states legislatures are enacting...more

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Healthcare Life Sciences Drug Pricing Digest - June 2025 #3

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Our Drug Pricing and Market Access team tracks recent developments in healthcare reform, the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program, the 340B Program, Medicare, and state law....more

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[Virtual Conference] Inaugural Summit on GLP-1 Law & Policy - July 24th, 8:15 am - 5:15 pm ET

The $100B+ Weight-Loss Drug Market Is Red Hot—But So Are the Legal, Regulatory, and Compliance Risks. As the GLP-1 revolution reshapes the future of metabolic health, life sciences companies face mounting scrutiny from...more

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Health Headlines: April 2025

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Welcome to the fifth issue of Health Headlines, a newsletter created by lawyers in our Healthcare practice....more

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Arkansas Restricts PBM Ownership of Pharmacies and Limits Manufacturers’ Use of Limited Distribution Networks

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On April 16, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed into law HB1150 and HB1531, two significant pieces of legislation affecting pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and pharmaceutical manufacturers operating within the...more

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Drug Pricing and Payment Executive Order Shows Trump Administration’s Cards

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On April 15, 2025, President Trump signed the Lowering Drug Prices by Once Again Putting Americans First Executive Order (Executive Order). The Executive Order revives and expands several pharmaceutical pricing and payment...more

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Drug Pricing & Access in 2025: Issues to Watch and Developing Strategies

The pharmaceutical industry is a critical component of the global economy, impacting public health, national security, and economic stability. Recent developments—including investigations into the national security...more

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Massachusetts Enacts Drug Pricing Legislation: Introducing PBM Licensure, Mandatory Cost Reporting, and Consumer Cost-Sharing...

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On January 8, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healy signed into law “An Act Relative To Pharmaceutical Access, Costs And Transparency.” The Act will have a profound impact on all parties involved in setting and applying drug...more

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2025 Alabama Legislative Update: Regular Session

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Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) - This week, there were public hearings held on two pieces of legislation concerning PBMs, but they did not advance as there were no votes on the bills. SB93, sponsored by Senator Andrew...more

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Massachusetts Aligns with National Trends and Enacts Sweeping Legislation to Regulate Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers

On the heels of a nationwide push to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), Massachusetts enacted a landmark piece of legislation to increase transparency and oversight within the pharmaceutical supply chain, specifically...more

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How the US Election May Affect Drug Pricing, Medicare, and Medicaid Programs – Key Areas to Watch

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Heading into the new year, a Trump-Vance administration will control the White House and the Republicans will hold a narrow majority in both the House and Senate. This control trifecta is likely to impact both legislative and...more

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CMS 2026 IRA Price Negotiations Results Likely to Create Upstream and Downstream Effects

On August 15, 2024, CMS announced the results of the first round of the negotiated prices between CMS and participating drug manufacturers for the 10 selected drugs under the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Medicare Drug...more

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Healthcare Preview for the Week of: January 16, 2024

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PARTIAL SNOW DAY, PARTIAL SHUT DOWN? Much of the federal government is closed today because of yesterday’s significant (for DC) and unexpected snowfall. However, part of the federal government is set to shut down this...more

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The Lower Costs More Transparency Act of 2023

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The Lower Costs More Transparency Act of 2023, passed by the House 320-71 on Monday, December 11, 2023, would institute new transparency and pricing rules on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and hospitals. The bill would...more

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Navigating the Future of Pharmacy Law: Key Takeaways From the 2023 American Society of Pharmacy Law Conference

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Earlier this month, the American Society of Pharmacy Law hosted its annual conference in San Antonio, TX. This gathering of industry leaders provided a unique opportunity to delve into the ever-evolving landscape of pharmacy...more

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McDermottPlus Check-Up: May 19, 2023

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The House and Senate were both in session this week, with significant healthcare activity at the committee level. The House Ways & Means Committee met to discuss healthcare price transparency, and the Ways & Means Health...more

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Healthcare Preview for the Week of: May 1, 2023

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Lots of Healthcare Activity in Congress - Activity in Congress focusing on healthcare issues has increased over the last few weeks and is not slowing down anytime soon. This week, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and...more

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10 Keys to Successful Pharmacy Audit Appeals

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Government agency audits focused on Medicare, Medicaid, and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) compliance can result in substantial losses for pharmacies. Each pharmacy is audited the same way it is done with other similarly...more

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Health Care & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - September 2022

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Inflation Reduction Act: Stakeholders and commentators continue to review H.R. 5376, the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the Act), which became law on Aug. 16, 2022. Republican leaders on the House Energy & Commerce and...more

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State AG Updates: New York, New Mexico, Washington State, Texas, Michigan & Multiple AGs in the Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing...

In this edition of Faegre Drinker’s State Attorneys General Update, we discuss: • Dismissal of the disgorgement claim brought by a coalition of AGs in the Generic Pharmaceuticals Pricing Antitrust MDL...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - June 2022 #2

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Drug Pricing Initiatives: Congress and stakeholders continue to discuss drug pricing reform measures, including those that were originally part of H.R. 5376 (the Build Back Better Act, or BBBA). In a related development,...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - May 2022 #2

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Drug Pricing Initiatives: Discussion continues in Congress and among stakeholders of drug pricing reform measures, including those that were originally part of H.R. 5376 (the Build Back Better Act, or BBBA). ...more

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Demy-Colton panel explains importance of U.S. market access planning ahead of Phase III trials

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Hogan Lovells has teamed up with Demy-Colton to host a special three-part webinar series focused on U.S. market access for life sciences firms, providing companies that are new to the U.S. market, or looking to launch in the...more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - April 2022

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Biden Administration Releases FY 2023 Budget - The Biden Administration’s proposed Budget of the U.S. Government for FY 2023 (see also the accompanying fact sheet) includes proposals relevant to drug manufacturers....more

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Healthcare & Life Sciences: Drug Pricing Digest - January 2022 #3

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Drug Pricing Initiatives: The pathway to Senate passage of H.R. 5376 (the Build Back Better Act, or BBBA) remains unclear. President Biden has suggested splitting up the BBBA and individually passing those provisions that...more

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