Insulin list prices rose more than 300% over two decades as PBMs face growing scrutiny over rebates, spread pricing, and transparency. Reform efforts and pharmacist involvement are central to drug affordability and access.
Eli Lilly, AbbVie, Vertex, Gilead Sciences and Pfizer were identified as pharmaceutical stocks to watch, with Abbott Laboratories and McKesson appearing on a separate seven-stock list.
Analysis shows around a third of 54 drugs on TrumpRx.gov are cheaper in the UK, while the platform offers significant savings primarily for obesity and fertility drugs not typically covered by insurance.