Sanofi/Regeneron Cut Praluent List Price As PBMs Look To Maintain Rebate Status Quo
Executive Summary
The move follows a similar price cut for Amgen's competing PCSK9 inhibitor Repatha and comes as PBMs, including UnitedHealth Group's OptumRx, are looking for ways to maintain the drug rebate status quo.
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