Teva’s More Convenient Copaxone Puts Payors In A Bind
Executive Summary
Teva Pharmaceutical’s recent launch of a more convenient formulation of its soon-to-be-generic multiple sclerosis blockbuster Copaxone puts payors in a quandary. They must choose whether to position it favorably on formularies, similar to the flexible standing that the original daily injection often enjoys, or restrict access to it in a way that has teeth.
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