Sanofi/Regeneron Cut Praluent List Price As PBMs Look To Maintain Rebate Status Quo

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.

Price cut with sissors and dollar sign

Sanofi/Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc. are slashing the list price of their PCSK9 inhibitor Praluent by 60% to $5,850 per year – a cost that's on par with the recently lowered price for Amgen's competing biologic Repatha, which has a lead position in the market.

It's a change that could see pushback from payers as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) look to maintain current rebate practices...

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