Novartis Steers Zolgensma Towards Commercial Success In Europe

Gene Therapy Reimbursed In UK And Italy

The head of Novartis Gene Therapies in Europe tells Scrip that innovative payment models and involving all stakeholders have helped payers see beyond a simple price tag and see the benefits of a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy.

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It has been a very successful week for Novartis AG in expanding access to its gene therapy Zolgensma, with England, Scotland and Italy agreeing reimbursement for the costly spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) therapy, a result of the company's efforts to highlight the value of innovative one-time therapies.

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