IntegriChain reposted this
📹 In a video interview with Pharmaceutical Commerce Magazine, Albert Thigpen, co-founder, Talentwise Consulting, discussed how the panel on “Playing the Chess Endgame–Healthcare Policies Targeting Drug Commercialization” underscored the complexities of implementing the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), predicting significant challenges for stakeholders like retail pharmacies, payers, and pharmacy benefit managers. They highlighted concerns about the unintended consequences of negotiated maximum fair prices (MFPs), particularly on the generics industry and oncology drug distribution, which could complicate decisions for companies and affect in-office dispensing practices. Overall, the panelists noted that the IRA's intricate framework might lead to unforeseen difficulties in the healthcare landscape. Link in comments!