Pharma vs The IRA — Industry Leaders React To Merck Lawsuit
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Execs offer a guarded reaction, noting the need for continued dialogue, but note the dire threat that the pricing program poses to the pharma business model.
Which way will industry move after the Merck lawsuit? • Source: Shutterstock
After news that Merck & Co., Inc. filed a lawsuit against the US government over Medicare drug pricing negotiation policies in the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) broke on 6 June, one question now is if more companies will follow Merck’s lead.
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