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.