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ACS CAN Comments on Rx Negotiation Implementation

April 14, 2023

ACS CAN provided the following comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services on the Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Initial Memorandum, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2026.

PDF icon ACS CAN Comments on Rx Negotiation Implementation 4-14-23

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