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.

Innovative thinking can help make gene therapy access a reality, says CSL Behring (Shutterstock)
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  • CSL Behring says the European Commission could help improve access to cell and gene therapies in member states by sharing best practices around access mechanisms.

The European Commission could “play a role in sharing best practices” in relation to using innovative contracting solutions “to facilitate...

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