EU Countries Slam Transferable Exclusivity Voucher Proposal

A group of EU member states has written to the European Commission saying that an exclusivity voucher scheme intended to stimulate R&D into new antimicrobials will stifle innovation by competitor companies and push up costs for national health systems.

Bacteria
Incentives are needed to boost R&D into new antimicrobial drugs • Source: Shutterstock

The European Commission’s plan to introduce a transferable exclusivity voucher scheme in the EU to encourage the development of new antimicrobial drugs has run into trouble after a majority of the EU member states came out against the idea.

In a letter entitled “Novel stimuli for the development and keeping on the market of antimicrobials,” the Dutch government and 13 other member states say that while they recognize that new incentives are needed to address market failure and lack of availability of

Read the full article – start your free trial today!

Join thousands of industry professionals who rely on Pink Sheet for daily insights

  • Start your 7-day free trial
  • Explore trusted news, analysis, and insights
  • Access comprehensive global coverage
  • Enjoy instant access – no credit card required

More from Europe

More from Geography