UK Generics Body Opens Rift With Government And Originators Over Rebate Scheme

BGMA Says It Felt Forced To Seek Judicial Review After Exclusion From VPAS Negotiations

By launching a bid for judicial review of its exclusion from UK negotiations over the VPAS rebate scheme, the BGMA has thrust itself into conflict with the country’s government as well as local brand industry association the ABPI.

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The BGMA says it has been excluded from VPAS negotiations • Source: Shutterstock

UK off-patent industry body the British Generic Manufacturers Association has opened up a fresh battle over the country’s Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access rebate mechanism, by lodging a bid for judicial review of a government decision to exclude the BGMA from fresh negotiations over the VPAS scheme.

As well as positioning the BGMA in opposition to the UK government, the legal challenge also puts the association in...

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