Technology Solutions

The BeNeLuxA initiative is set to take on Zolgensma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), an innovative gene therapy for children under two years old with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), which was granted conditional approval for use in Europe in May. Belgium, Ireland, and the Netherlands will undertake a joint health technology assessment (HTA) of Zolgensma as part of the application from AveXis, a Novartis company, with Austria serving as expert reviewer. The participating national HTA bodies are committed to aligning their timelines, methodology, and content of HTA processes, and after assessment, the countries will determine if they will enter joint price negotiations. However, whether Zolgensma will be reimbursed is up to the discretion […]

The world is facing a multitude of governing and legislative changes that will directly affect pharmaceutical pricing in the coming years, with many of these changes exacerbated by the pandemic. As countries become increasingly interconnected, decisions in one pharmaceutical market will have ripple effects globally. Reasons for traditional launch sequencing include market size, opportunity and accessibility, previous launch experiences, connections and market knowledge, and default or habitual launch sequencing approaches. However, recent trends are upending the traditional approaches to launch sequencing, and an opportunity exists for pharmaceutical companies to rethink market prioritization. Multiple changes are occurring around the globe, driving the need to re-evaluate launch sequencing. In this article, we […]