European HTAs And Payers On How To Tackle The Evidence Problem

European payers and health technology appraisal organizations have warned that their decision making is being increasingly hampered by evidence gaps. Some solutions may lie in the better use of existing mechanisms, such as scientific advice and managed entry agreements, while others could be introduced through the overhaul of the EU pharmaceutical legislation.

Payers and HTAs explain how EU legislation change should move forward • Source: Alamy

European payer organizations and health technology appraisal (HTA) bodies have warned that the European Commission’s overhaul of the EU pharmaceutical legislation should not lead to faster marketing approval mechanisms. This would exacerbate existing problems for pricing and reimbursement decision makers caused by an increasing trend for regulatory approvals based on limited evidence, said speakers at a recent online event.

The solutions to the “uncertainty problem” could lie in greater collaboration between payers, HTAs and regulators at an earlier stage and more effective use of scientific advice, said speakers at...

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