Drug Prices

Avalere analysis finds Part D prescription drug plans continue to increase patient copays for generics by moving them to higher tiers  

WASHINGTON (April 17, 2024) — The Association for Accessible Medicines, the leading trade association for generic and biosimilar manufacturers, commented on an analysis released yesterday by Avalere showing that Medicare plans increase patient costs for generic medicines by moving thos

Generic Pharmaceutical Trade Group Steps in to Protect Patient Access to Affordable Generic Drugs

WASHINGTON, DC (JULY 5, 2023) – The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM), the trade association representing America’s manufacturers of generic and biosimilar medicines, today filed a lawsuit against Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, requesting that the federal district court in Minnesota enjoin the Attorney General from enforcing the price-control provisions of Senate File 2744. 

WASHINGTON, DC (January 30, 2023) — The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) applauds the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for several of the recommended provisions outlined in the proposed Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, HHS Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2024. In particular, AAM publicly commends the administration’s efforts to standardize plan choice by requiring generic drugs be placed on “generic” tiers and brand-name drugs on “brand-name” tiers. 

WASHINGTON D.C. (December 13, 2022) -- The Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) commends the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for their proposal requiring generic drugs to be covered on generic tiers.