Latest UK Rebate Rate Pushes Profit Out Of Portfolios

BGMA ‘Gravely Concerned’ As Government Announces That 2023 VPAS Rate Will Be 26.5%

The UK government’s announcement of a 26.5% VPAS rate for 2023 “will make some products lossmaking,” the BGMA has cautioned, expressing serious concerns for the branded generics and biosimilars sector as it points to the risk of shortages, higher prices and fewer launches in the UK.

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UK suppliers will struggle to keep products profitable under the new VPAS rate, the BGMA has warned • Source: Shutterstock

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