Merck’s Januvia, Medicare Pricing, And The Meaning of Patent Life
Executive Summary
Recent patent extension win for Januvia illustrates the dilemma that will be faced by manufacturers of older, single-source drugs that are chosen for price negotiation in the Medicare program.
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