The negotiations that begin in April 2023 on the UK’s voluntary drug pricing scheme should include a broader spectrum of stakeholders, such as the generic medicines industry and patients, according to speakers at an online event held by the Westminster Health Forum.
UK Pricing Scheme Negotiations Should Include Broader Representation
Generics and biosimilars manufacturers and patients should have greater influence on UK pricing scheme negotiations.
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