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Variable: RPTD_GAP_DSCNT_NUM

Gap Discount Amount

Description

This variable indicates the amount of the discount provided by the drug’s manufacturer under the Medicare Coverage Gap Discount Program, as calculated by CMS based on data reported in the PDE.

Comment

This variable is new in 2012.

Values

n/a

Other Info

Some additional information on this variable:

  • Short Name: GAPDSCNT
  • Long Name: RPTD_GAP_DSCNT_NUM
  • Type: NUM
  • Length: 10
  • Source: PDE
  • Value Format:

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