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UnitedHealth ($UNH) Adds Vertex’s Journavx to Coverage but at Higher Cost

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Court: D. Minnesota

Case: 0:24-cv-01743

UnitedHealth UNH has included Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ new non-opioid pain medication, Journavx, in its drug coverage. However, the insurer has placed the drug in tier 3, meaning it will cost patients more compared to other pain treatments with lower-tier classifications.

Meanwhile, UnitedHealth is facing investor claims over alleged anti-competitive behavior. You can find more details about it here and stay updated on any future changes.