IRA Update: ‘Bona Fide’ Marketing and the Latest on Government Negotiation

Join ADVI experts Lindsay Bealor Greenleaf, vice president and head of policy, and Brenna Raines, director of policy, as they explore the intricacies of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

In this video, learn discuss:

• June 30th guidance released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the government negotiation provision of the Inflation Reduction Act.
• The introduction of “bona fide marketing” by CMS. Bona fide marketing is a critical factor in determining whether an innovator drug will be excluded from government negotiation if there’s a generic or biosimilar competitor in the market. While the March 15 guidance was somewhat vague on this matter, the June 30 guidance provided more clarity. CMS addressed the importance of volume-limited agreements between innovator product manufacturers and generic/biosimilar competitors, and how this could influence the negotiation process.
• The upcoming September 1 publication of the first ten selected drugs for negotiation in 2026.
• What impacts a drug’s eligibility for negotiation?
• How to determine today if you or your competitor is on the list.
• How to prepare for and navigate the negotiation process.

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Lindsay Bealor Greenleaf, JD, MBA
Senior Vice President, Market Access and Policy Strategy

Brenna Raines, MHA
Vice President