A primer on brand-name prescription drug contracting.

Kenney, James T; Keast, Shellie · J Manag Care Spec Pharm · 2024

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Abstract

Prescription drug contracting in the United States has evolved over decades from discounts provided to members of early health maintenance organization plans to rebate contracts to more complex value-based purchasing arrangements. This primer describes the history of contracting between pharmaceutical manufacturers and managed care pharmacy organizations and details the various contracting methods used today.

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