Could Alzheimer’s Drugs Avoid Medicare Coverage Restrictions If They Are Covered By Part D?
Executive Summary
Biogen exec suggests subcutaneous injectable forms of Alzheimer’s treatments subject to Medicare’s draft national coverage determination might find better patient access if they are covered by the Part D program, but that path comes with its own set of risks.
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