MedCity News January 20, 2025
Marissa Plescia

Many healthcare executives are applauding the list of additional drugs chosen for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, while some drug companies are opposing it.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services unveiled 15 additional drugs chosen for the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program on Friday. Many healthcare leaders are applauding the list of selected drugs, while drug manufacturers are coming out against it.

Under the program, which was created through the Inflation Reduction Act, the federal government is able to negotiate the price of selected drugs with participating drug companies. The first 10 drugs were announced in August 2023 and the negotiated prices will go into effect in 2026. Negotiations for the next 15 drugs will take place...

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