Question 1

What is GTN Shield?

Accepted Answer

GTN Shield is a transaction-level Gross-to-Net financial modeling platform for pharmaceutical manufacturers. It models GTN impact across Hub, GPO, PBM, Distribution, and Cross-Channel arrangements over a 0–36 month planning window using FMV-based cost ranges and compliance analysis.

Question 2

How does GTN Shield calculate transaction-level LRP?

Accepted Answer

GTN Shield applies Fair Market Value (FMV) low and high ranges to each selected transaction type, multiplied by monthly volume and the planning horizon in months, producing cumulative low/median/high cost projections for Launch Reference Pricing models.

Question 3

How does GTN Shield support FMV and BFSF review?

Accepted Answer

Each transaction type includes a pre-loaded FMV methodology, documented value range, and BFSF four-prong eligibility analysis. Users can override FMV values and toggle BFSF-eligible items in or out of the model.

Question 4

How does GTN Shield handle safe harbor compliance?

Accepted Answer

GTN Shield surfaces safe harbor status, AMP/Best Price considerations, and compliance risk notes for each transaction type, enabling legal and compliance teams to review arrangements alongside the financial model.

Question 5

What does month 0–36 dynamic planning mean?

Accepted Answer

GTN Shield projects cumulative GTN costs from month 0 through up to 36 months, with a visual chart distinguishing BFSF-eligible, conditional, and non-eligible spend for long-range budget planning and contract negotiation support.

Question 6

Who built GTN Shield?

Accepted Answer

GTN Shield was built by Osama M. ElHelw, PharmD, RPh, LSSBB, Founder & Managing Director of Health Bridge Consultants, a pharmaceutical market access and GTN advisory practice based in Totowa, NJ.

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