For the first time, Medicare-negotiated drug prices will become available to beneficiaries in January. This will require complex technical coordination.
A new USC Schaeffer issue brief examines:
💠CMS' implementation plans
💠Roles of key stakeholders
💠Potential challenges for drugmakers & pharmacies

Operational and Policy Considerations in the Effectuation of Medicare’s Maximum Fair Drug Prices for Part D - October 16, 2025 - USC Schaeffer
Medicare-negotiated prices for select drugs will be available to enrollees at the pharmacy counter starting in January 2026. This brief examines the complex process behind implementing those prices, t...