Akebia Loses Ruling in Fight Over Medicare Funding for Auryxia

Feb. 4, 2020, 3:45 PM UTC
  • Federal judge in Maryland denied Akebia’s request for an order that prevents the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from eliminating coverage under Medicare Part D for Auryxia while a lawsuit is pending.
  • Akebia was seeking the preliminary injunction as it pursues a lawsuit against the agency
  • Drug is used to treat iron deficiency anemia in patients with chronic kidney disease
  • CMS said it would only cover payment of Auryxia for its first indication, hyperphosphatemia in patients who receive dialysis
  • Akebia hasn’t shown a likelihood of winning its case or that it will suffer irreparable harm, District Court Judge ...

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