Pharmacy Times Part 2: What Went Wrong – How Formularies, Contracts, and Rebates Created a Headwind for Biosimilars

In part two of a commentary series for Pharmacy Times, RxBenefits Chief Pharmacy Officer Mark Campbell, PharmD, explores the challenges that have prevented biosimilars from delivering on their cost-saving promise.

Campbell highlights how formulary design and the behavioral psychology behind it have played a significant role in this story, resulting in prescribers and patients having to navigate a dense jungle of price points, rebates, and confusing tier placements.

Key Highlights:

  • The complex market dynamics preventing biosimilar uptake
  • The role of PBM formularies in maintaining high costs
  • Why biosimilars have not generated the expected savings
  • What needs to change for biosimilars to fulfill their potential

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