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News|Slideshows|August 15, 2024
How much 10 drugs will cost under Medicare price negotiation
Author(s)Richard Payerchin
Savings in the future on 10 prescription drugs for taxpayers and Medicare patients.
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On Aug. 15, the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The new prices will go into effect in 2026 with estimated savings of $6 billion for taxpayers, and another $1.5 billion in savings for out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries.
So what are the drugs?
This slideshow includes the drug name, commonly treated conditions, prices and savings. The data come from the White House and CMS.
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