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The median post-rebate spending per beneficiary was higher for the low-added-benefit drugs ($70,524) than for the high-added-benefit drugs ($61,277).

A Lilly spokesperson told Verywell that about 10% of people who start taking Zepbound for the first time enroll in the self-pay program. This includes people who previously used compounded tirzepatide.

The preservation of Medicare drug price negotiations alongside the removal of other cost-reduction measures creates a complex landscape for healthcare delivery and patient access.

Medicare supplement plans can significantly reduce out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries, covering expenses such as copayments, coinsurance, and deductibles not included in Original Medicare.

Nearly 70% of 340B contract pharmacies are now associated with pharmacy benefit managers, potentially shifting the program’s focus away from its original intent of supporting safety-net providers.

The annual cost of cancer screening represents a notable portion of overall U.S. health care system costs related to cancer, with private insurance covering the majority of expenses.