Stakeholders To ‘Voice Concerns’ On Future Guidelines For Canada’s Controversial Pricing Mechanism

In-person and virtual roundtables next month will let pharma companies have their say on the development of new guidelines relating to the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board’s contentious new pricing method.

A consultation relating to drug pricing in Canada has been launched • Source: Shutterstock

The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board in Canada has launched the first phase of consultations on the development of new guidelines relating to its contentious drug pricing mechanism.

It has invited stakeholders to participate in policy roundtables scheduled for 5 December (English session) and 6 December (French session), which are being held in person and virtually and where...

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