Research Letter

Authorized Generics as a Manufacturer Response to the Medicaid Rebate Cap Removal

JAMA Health Forum 10.1001/jamahealthforum.2026.0680

May 08, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT

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This cross-sectional study assesses the utilization of branded vs generic dapagliflozin and the financial implications of switching to generics under the Medicaid fee-for-service and managed care organization payment structures.

Corresponding Author: Joseph F. Levy, PhD, Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, 1812 Ashland Ave, Baltimore, MD 21043 (jlevy@jhu.edu).

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