Companies Could Get £20m Under Expanded UK Payment Model For Incentivizing Antibiotic Development

The National Health Service is seeking feedback on its plans to expand its pioneering subscription-style drug contracts to develop lifesaving antibiotics and tackle the problem of antimicrobial resistance.

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Antimicrobial resistance is a growing problem • Source: Shutterstock

The National Health Service in England could double the annual payments it offers companies under its pioneering subscription-style contracts for incentivizing them to develop new antibiotics from £10m ($12.90m) to £20m, where outstanding clinically based criteria are met.

In proposals announced today for a 12-week public consultation, NHS England is also seeking input on which products to prioritize,...

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