Tag: Medicaid rebate

Generic drug prices in the U.S. aren't set by the government-they're shaped by competition, rebates, and hidden middlemen. Learn how Medicare, Medicaid, and market forces control costs-and why prices still surprise patients.

The U.S. doesn't set generic drug prices directly, but government programs like Medicaid, Medicare Part D, and 340B heavily influence costs. Here's how rebates, caps, and new negotiation rules are changing what you pay for generics today.