Biosimilar/Brand Patent Settlements Need US Antitrust Review, PBM Says
Executive Summary
Federal Trade Commission and Department of Justice should be able to scrutinize settlements between biologic reference product sponsors and biosimilar developers, Express Scripts says; PBM's policy proposals for coming year include safe harbor for certain value-based reimbursement arrangements, and mandatory electronic prescribing and dispensing limits for opioids.
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