The head of Novartis Gene Therapies in Europe tells Scrip that innovative payment models and involving all stakeholders have helped payers see beyond a simple price tag and see the benefits of a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy.
It has been a very successful week for Novartis AG in expanding access to its gene therapy Zolgensma, with England, Scotland and Italy agreeing reimbursement for the costly spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) therapy, a result of the company's efforts to highlight the value of innovative one-time therapies.
That is the view of Mike Fraser, general manager of Europe, Middle East and Africa at the Swiss giant's Novartis...
Companies stand a better chance of securing public reimbursement in Mexico for innovative medicines if they understand changing approaches to healthcare. The shift means the emergence of managed entry agreements and a focus on economic impact, explains AMIIF, Mexico's research-based pharmaceutical industry association.
A court order encompassing funding, drug pricing, clinical trials and overall policy implementation aspects is expected to bring about a paradigm shift in the treatment of rare diseases in India. Sarepta, Roche and Sanofi are among the key players that have been part of pricing discussions.
Amgen’s Imdelltra for small-cell lung cancer is one of two bispecific T-cell engagers approved for solid tumors, but data at the WCLC meeting show other DLL3-targeting BiTEs may be on the way.
As clinical trials grow more complex, execution pressures are changing where and how evidence is collected.
Lilly's first Phase III triplet win opens the door to a label expansion in BTK-pretreated CLL, with analysts suggesting Jaypica could attain blockbuster status. However, the window to capitalize may be brief as next-generation BTK degraders close in with head-to-head trials.
Lilly's first Phase III triplet win opens the door to a label expansion in BTK-pretreated CLL, with analysts suggesting Jaypica could attain blockbuster status. However, the window to capitalize may be brief as next-generation BTK degraders close in with head-to-head trials.
