Ambitious efforts to make the EU more resilient to future challenges, such as health threats, drug supply problems, scientific advances and growing medicine costs, have taken a step forward with the publication of a roadmap for a wide-ranging Pharmaceutical Strategy to be adopted by the European Commission later in the year.
The European Commission has unveiled a set of proposals for overhauling the EU drug regulatory framework in order to ensure timely patient access to affordable medicines, support the development of innovative medicines that meet patients’ needs, and tackle the root causes of drug shortages.
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European companies, in particular small and midsize enterprises, spin-offs and start-ups have a hard time expanding within the single market “because of a complex regulatory framework that is perceived as slow and burdensome,” according to the European Commission.
Brensocatib, Insmed's investigational treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, is among the latest products that have been filed for review by the European Medicines Agency for potential EU marketing approval.
BioMarin’s ultra-rare disease drug Brineura has breached cost-effectiveness thresholds for highly specialized treatments in England and looks set to be denied routine funding on the National Health Service.
The UK has issued clearer guidance to help drug and medical device sponsors demonstrate how they intend to include a diverse and relevant range of participants in their clinical trials.
European companies, in particular small and midsize enterprises, spin-offs and start-ups have a hard time expanding within the single market “because of a complex regulatory framework that is perceived as slow and burdensome,” according to the European Commission.
Brensocatib, Insmed's investigational treatment for non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis, is among the latest products that have been filed for review by the European Medicines Agency for potential EU marketing approval.
Industry will fight hard to prevent other states or the federal government from adopting measures similar to Arkansas' law preventing PBMs from owning pharmacies.
