Novartis Floats 'Bold' Value-Based Reimbursement Idea In Migraine

Novartis and Amgen are trying to build a compelling case for the value of their CGRP antagonist erenumab. Novartis said one strategy under consideration is to underwrite the cost of the drug for patients who don't respond.

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Novartis AG has been one of the more proactive pharmaceutical manufacturers when it comes to implementing value-based reimbursement agreements with payers, and now it is considering a "bold" idea to enhance the value of an up-and-coming drug that investors have big expectations for – the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonist erenumab, partnered with Amgen Inc., for migraine headaches.

While an investor briefing Nov. 13 was billed as an R&D day, the company's incoming CEO and current Chief Medical...

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