The Rise in Biotech Commercialization
In 2024, biotechs were behind almost two-thirds of the FDA’s new drug approvals. Many biotechs are choosing to commercialize their products themselves, rather than partnering with Big Pharma players. Many fail, but some market factors are now in biotech’s favor. A recent Evaluate report, Going Solo: Commercializing Biotech, analyzes the dynamics that are enabling biotech […]
Selling the Script: The Introduction of Private Equity in Retail Pharmacy
Over the past decade, health systems have seen a rapid influx of private equity, with a six-fold increase in acquisitions totaling $10 trillion. As private equity firms continue to explore new methods of investment in health care, the recent announcement that Walgreens Boots Alliance will be acquired by Sycamore Partners seems to be a natural […]
Asembia Trends: IRA Operationalization and the Future of Specialty Therapies
At the end of April, more than 8,000 attendees visited Las Vegas for the Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit, otherwise known as AXS25. If you missed the conference, here’s an overview of some of the key areas covered this year: Keeping an Eye on Government Policies AXS25 featured quite a few presentations on the impact of the […]
Patient Access Barriers in 2025 and Beyond
The landscape of patient access has become increasingly complex, intensified by evolving channel dynamics, greater biosimilar investment, and legislative reform. As payers evolve their utilization management tactics, manufacturers must also become more sophisticated in their access strategies. To explore these topics, MMIT and The Dedham Group conducted the second annual State of Patient Access Survey […]
Mining the Hidden Gems in Unstructured EMR Data
This article was originally published in BioPharma Dive. Pharma companies are increasingly turning to real-world data to answer their commercial business questions, but not all realize that unstructured EMR data is the unsung hero of most queries. Whether a manufacturer is struggling to find a niche patient population, conduct unbiased outcomes research, or generate persuasive […]
How Copay Accumulators and Maximizers Affect Pharma PAPs
In a recent post on specialty carve-out mechanisms, we examined how payers’ use of specialty benefit managers and alternative funding programs can impact manufacturers’ patient assistance programs (PAPs). Today’s post takes a look at another managed care trend: the rise of copay accumulators and maximizers, also known as copay adjustment programs. In 2025, copay accumulator […]
How Physicians and Oncologists View AI Assistance
The progressive integration of AI within medicine is transforming the way physicians evaluate and monitor disease, enabling earlier detection and improving outcomes and quality of care. Medical practices are increasingly leveraging datasets, algorithms, and other machine learning techniques to identify subtle patterns that might not be discernable to physicians without this technology. These AI tools […]
Growing Interest in Direct-to-Consumer Drug Programs
The past few years saw the launch of several direct-to-consumer (DTC) programs, including Amazon One Medical and Mark Cuban’s Cost Plus Drugs. In 2024, several manufacturer-designed DTC programs, such as LillyDirect and PfizerForAll, have been added to the mix, demonstrating pharma’s continuing shift toward an integrated model of patient care. While these programs can benefit […]
What’s Ahead for Market Access in 2025?
As the pharma industry continues to adjust to the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the country will soon be ushering in a new presidential administration—leaving the future of the IRA in question. Despite ongoing regulatory uncertainty, manufacturers will still be focused on the same concerns: drug development, pipeline performance and ensuring patient access […]
Accessing Weight-Loss GLP-1s: The Role of Compounding Pharmacies
Initially developed to manage type 2 diabetes, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) agonist medications have become exceptionally popular for weight loss. High-profile celebrity endorsements and widespread media coverage has led to an overwhelming spike in demand. By any estimation, the American market for weight-loss GLP-1s is enormous. According to a Kaiser Family Foundation analysis, more than 40% […]