BGMA Denied In Bid To Negotiate Over VPAS Rebate Scheme

Generics And Biosimilars Body Points To ‘Illogical’ Exclusion From UK Government Talks

UK generics and biosimilars industry association the BGMA has been denied in its bid to overturn a government decision to exclude it from formal negotiations over the VPAS rebate scheme.

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The BGMA has seen its bid for judicial review dismissed • Source: Shutterstock

The British Generic Manufacturers Association has described as “extremely disappointing” a UK court decision to dismiss its bid to be formally included in negotiations over the country’s Voluntary Scheme for Branded Medicines Pricing and Access rebate mechanism, which along with original brands also covers branded generics and biosimilars.

Having been denied by the secretary of state for social care the opportunity to fully participate in negotiations over the...

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