Americans Could Save on These Medicare Drugs. Did Yours Make the Cut?
Americans Could Save on These Medicare Drugs. Did Yours Make the Cut?
Thanks to Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, older Americans will soon see more green in their pockets. The U.S. is negotiating with pharmaceutical companies on the prices of these 10 popular medications.
Some meds will have cheaper prices in 2026, and some are already being reduced by companies feeling the heat. Read on to see the 10 medications on the price-chopping block. These drugs cost the U.S. $50.6 billion during the last annual period.
1. Stelara
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Stelara (released in 2009) treats Crohn’s disease.
2. Entresto
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Entresto (released in 2015) treats long-lasting (chronic) heart failure.
3. Enbrel
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Enbrel (released in 1998) treats autoimmune diseases.
4. Novolog & Fiasp
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Novolog (released in 2000) and Fiasp (released in 2017) treat diabetes.
5. Imbruvica
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Imbruvica (released in 2013) treats chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL).
6. Jardiance
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Jardiance (released in 2014) treats type 2 diabetes.
7. Januvia
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Januvia (released in 2006) treats type 2 diabetes.
8. Xarelto
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Xarelto (released in 2011) is a blood thinner.
9. Eliquis
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Eliquis (released in 2012) is a blood thinner.
10. Farxiga
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Farxiga (released in 2014) treats type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and heart disease.
Surprise! Medicare Co-Pays Slashed on 13 Drugs
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It looks like Medicare’s drug insurers see the writing on the wall—they’ll cut prices on 13 drugs beginning in 2024. That beats the negotiated terms by two years! The cuts are steep: co-pays will be free or $11 on these medicines, down from $30-$50.
➤ Surprise! Medicare Co-Pays Slashed on 13 Drugs
Best Countries for Seniors & End-of-Life Care
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If someone is living on a limited income but would like to live in a country that provides affordable senior care with dignity, where can they go?
These were the 10 best countries for seniors:
➤ Best Countries for Seniors & End-of-Life Care
24 Countries with Better Healthcare Than the United States
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Despite Americans who claim it’s the greatest country on earth, the United States is not exceptional when it comes to healthcare. It is, however, the most expensive. In some cases, countries have much better outcomes than the United States. Read on to learn about 24 countries with better healthcare than the US that you could immigrate to:
➤ 24 Countries with Better Healthcare Than the United States
These Medicare Part D Drugs Have Tripled in Price. Is Yours on the List?
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Americans who want to retire abroad often cite the high cost of medicine as a driving factor. Read on to see the 25 medications and how they’ve increased in price compared to inflation.
➤ These Medicare Part D Drugs Have Tripled in Price. Is Yours on the List?
Jen Barnett is the co-founder of Expatsi, a company that's helped thousands of Americans on their moving abroad journeys. She created the Expatsi Test, an assessment that recommends countries for aspiring emigrants based on lifestyle data. Jen has an MBA from Emory University with concentrations in marketing and innovation. Prior to Expatsi, she created Freshfully and Bottle & Bone—two businesses in the local food space—and spoke at TEDx on being brave. She lives in Mérida, Yucatán, along with her husband and co-founder Brett, pitbull mix Squiggy, and two rotten cats. How can she help you move abroad?
