Biogen Idec’s Tecfidera Facing Tough Pricing Talks In Germany

Germany’s IQWiG says a lack of appropriate data from Biogen Idec means any added benefit from its oral MS drug over existing therapies cannot be proven.

Biogen Inc.’s Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) is continuing its tortuous trek across Europe’s health technology assessment landscape, hitting its latest hurdle in Germany where the country’s junior HTA body, IQWiG, says a lack of appropriate data makes it impossible to determine whether the relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis pill provides any added benefit over existing therapies.

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