Articles tagged with “drug-pricing”

ICER vs NICE: How the US & UK Assess Drug Value & Price

An in-depth comparison of ICER (US) vs NICE (UK). Explore their methods, QALY thresholds, and how they assess drug value to influence global pricing floors.

50 min read

1/8/2026

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QALYs & Quality of Life: Justifying Specialty Drug Costs

Learn how patient quality of life (QoL) data is quantified into Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) to perform cost-effectiveness analysis for specialty drugs.

35 min read

1/7/2026

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PBMs Explained: Role in Drug Pricing & Healthcare System

Learn what Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are and their role in the U.S. healthcare system. Updated for 2026 with FTC Express Scripts settlement, CAA 2026 federal PBM reform, Medicare Part D changes, and latest state regulations.

65 min read

11/7/2025

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Global Pharmaceutical Market: 2025 Analysis & Key Trends

A detailed analysis of the global pharmaceutical market, forecast to reach $1.6T by 2025. Explore key growth drivers, therapy areas, and industry challenges.

135 min read

10/14/2025

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Most Expensive Drugs in the US: A 2025 Price List

See the 2025 list of the most expensive drugs in the USA, led by multi-million dollar gene therapies like Lenmeldy & Elevidys for rare diseases. Learn why price

10 min read

10/8/2025

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