Reimbursement
Market Access Delays
Transparency Directive (COM (2012)0084) - (29 May 2012)
The Commission proposal for a revised Transparency Directive (“the Proposal”) is an important and necessary step towards more efficient decision-making by member states in pricing and reimbursement (P&R) of medicines. At a time when countries across the EU are seeking improved management of their healthcare systems, it is essential that the procedural aspects of P&R decision-making are brought towards similar standards of quality and efficiency.
Weekly Press Review -- 19-25 June, 2012
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Drugmakers seek EU deal to keep supplies flowing
The head of Europe's drug industry has written to EU leaders ahead of their summit this week seeking major concessions to help keep supplies of medicines flowing to crisis-hit countries like Greece and Spain. Read more.
Joint Healthcare Industry Paper: The value of industry involvement in HTA (08/12/2011)
What is the aim of HTA?
Weekly Press Review -- 12-18 June, 2012
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EFPIA Calls for Urgent Action on German Pricing
The European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (EFPIA) has called for the German government to take “urgent action” regarding its pricing system, which is perceived as hindering the market entry of new, innovative medicines in the country. Read more
EFPIA calls for revision of German approval and pricing laws
German drug approval and pricing laws are prompting Pharmas to abandon the market says the EFPIA, which has called for ‘urgent action’ to protect innovation and access to medicines. Read more
Analysis: Drug costs become bigger issue in cancer care
In the past, money was no object when cancer specialists considered which drugs would provide the best treatment for their patients. Read more
