Type 2 & other diabetes

Net prices of new antiobesity medications

Obesity (Silver Spring)Published Economic analysis of manufacturer discounts

Authors' conclusion

The magnitude of manufacturer discounts underscores the need to consider net price information in studies that inform private and public payers' decision-making around coverage of GLP1s for obesity.

Study context

Population
GLP-1 RA products (antiobesity and T2D); manufacturer discounts estimated as gross sales at list price minus manufacturer-reported revenue, less government program discounts (340B, Medicaid, Medicare Part D coverage gap)
Comparison
GLP1s approved for obesity vs GLP1s approved for T2D
Outcome
Net prices of GLP1s after manufacturer discounts
Methodological detailspeer-reviewed estimation method
  • Peer-reviewed estimation method

Main finding

As reported in the abstract

GroupValueNet price per month of supply
GLP1s approved for obesity41%$717 to $761
GLP1s approved for T2D54% to 59%$312 to $469

Value

GLP1s approved for obesity41%
GLP1s approved for T2D54% to 59%

Net price per month of supply

GLP1s approved for obesity$717 to $761
GLP1s approved for T2D$312 to $469

Original publication

Net prices of new antiobesity medications. Obesity (Silver Spring). Published 16 January 2024. doi:10.1002/oby.23973

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