Merck & Co has signed a deal with the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) for its inflammatory diseases biosimilar, Renflexis, so that veterans’ care can be improved.
Digital technology could play a major role in creating a system that reimburses medicines based on their efficacy in Spain, according to the country’s pharma trade body.
Representatives of NHS England and cystic fibrosis drug company Vertex are to meet on Thursday to try and resolve a two-year impasse over access to life-changing medications.
Gilead is to launch cheaper generic versions of its hepatitis C drugs in the US, responding to calls for lower drug prices because of spiralling healthcare costs.
NICE has said Novartis’ CAR-T therapy Kymriah cannot be funded by the NHS in adults with an aggressive form of lymphoma, calling for further discussions to get the drug on to the market.
A pharma company’s core mission is to improve patient outcomes. This hinges on effectively influencing HCP clinical behaviour and driving disease education.