Early 2026 Results Show the Value of Smarter Affordability Strategies
January 9, 2026
The burden of increasingly complex benefit designs continues to challenge biopharmaceutical manufacturers as copay maximizer programs grow more pervasive across commercial plans. These designs can divert manufacturer support dollars away from their intended purpose and complicate efforts to manage affordability and gross-to-net (GTN) outcomes effectively. Industry data shows that the prevalence of maximizer plans has climbed steadily in recent years, underscoring the need for smarter, more strategic affordability solutions.
In the first week of 2026, Valeris patient affordability solutions delivered more than $14M in copay reimbursement savings across multiple maximizer-impacted brands. One program alone accounted for more than $5.5M in savings in a week. While this result highlights a single program’s early success, it reflects a broader, repeatable approach applied across the Valeris affordability portfolio.
These savings contribute to a stronger GTN performance by ensuring copay dollars are deployed efficiently and strategically, helping manufacturers maintain patient access and continuity of therapy while optimizing financial outcomes. By proactively identifying maximizer exposure as early as the first fill and aligning support more precisely to patient need, Valeris helps partners navigate complex benefit designs while protecting both patients and financial performance.
“Our focus has always been on making sure affordability investments are working as intended,” said Michael Harris, Vice President of Patient Support Strategy at Valeris. “Seeing these early January results reinforces the value of proactive identification, smarter copay deployment, and close coordination across patient support teams. We are incredibly excited by what we’re seeing and look forward to continuing this work with our partners throughout 2026.”
These outcomes underscore how disciplined affordability strategies, supported by strong operational execution and real-time visibility, can help manufacturers navigate today’s access environment more effectively while delivering measurable value across multiple programs. More than $5.5M in savings in a single week is proof that the right strategy and partnership can pay off quickly. To learn more, please contact Valeris at info@valeris.com.
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