Drug makers cap out-of-pocket costs for asthma and COPD inhalers

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A new analysis shows that individuals with employer insurance could save 41% on their out-of-pocket spending for asthma and COPD inhalers through manufacturer savings. In response to a U.S. Senate investigation into inhaler costs, 3 drug makers voluntarily capped out-of-pocket costs on their brand-name asthma and COPD inhalers. Among the asthma and COPD inhalers covered under the voluntary out-of-pocket spending caps, over half may have patient savings of $19 or less per 30-day supply: https://on.kff.org/4fwxX6F

  • Chart shows what these three drug makers’ voluntary caps on out-of-pocket costs for Asthma and COPD inhalers could mean for patients, including the estimated savings per 30-day supply of inhalers in the employer market.

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