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STAT+: ‘Learning each other’s language’: FDA, patent office seek to work together to lower drug prices

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One expires next year and the other in 2027, well beyond the original patent expiration date. The move meant that the company, which is now part of Bristol Myers Squibb, won several more years of valuable patent protection than it would have received had it applied for the extra patents when submitting its data to the FDA.

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NHC Provides Input on Patient Engagement in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations

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NHC Provides Input on Patient Engagement in Medicare Drug Price Negotiations September 20, 2024 By: Allen Pinn, Coordinator, Policy August 16 marked two years since the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed into law. Earlier this year CMS released draft guidance for Initial Payment Applicability Year (IPAY) 2027.

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NHC Comments on Negotiation Data Elements and Drug Price Negotiation Process for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 under Sections 11001 and 11002 of the IRA ICR Forms

Putting Patients First Blog

Overall, while the NHC appreciates CMS’ intent to streamline the data submission process and make it more accessible, we encourage ongoing dialogue and adjustments to ensure that the process remains patient-centered, efficient, and capable of capturing the full spectrum of information necessary to inform meaningful drug price negotiations.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027

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General Comments The NHC appreciates CMS’ commitment to actively engaging with stakeholders, including patients, consumer advocates, and health experts, in implementing the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (DPNP). Valuing life differently based on disability status, age, or other special populations is inappropriate.

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STAT+: Wegovy is among drugs set to be targeted in the next round of Medicare price negotiations, researchers say

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Now, all eyes are on which Part D drugs will be chosen for the next round of 15 drugs. 1, and the negotiated prices of those drugs take effect in 2027.  Medicare will announce that list by Feb.

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South Africa launches ‘unprecedented’ investigation of Johnson & Johnson over TB drug prices

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The commission’s investigation was made public last week by the health department and the Health Justice Initiative (HJI) legal organisation at a media briefing of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

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NHC Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Comments

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NHC Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program Comments April 27, 2023 By: Allen Pinn, Coordinator, Policy April 14, the National Health Council (NHC) submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program, established under the Inflation Reduction Act.