The European Commission could “play a role in sharing best practices” in relation to using innovative contracting solutions “to facilitate timely access to cell and gene therapies” across the EU member states, according to Diego Sacristan, head of international, CSL Behring.
CSL Behring: EU Could Support Gene Therapy Access By Sharing Contracting ‘Best Practices’
While CSL Behring has successfully negotiated reimbursement contracts for its one-time gene therapy Hemgenix in several European countries, it says there are still “barriers to innovative contracting solutions” in some member states that need to be addressed.
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