Why EU Must Reform Regulation And Funding For Life-Saving Cancer Biomarker Tests
Executive Summary
UK and EU patients have inadequate and inconsistent access to cancer biomarker tests, which experts warn is hindering the use of life-saving targeted medicines. Could parallel regulatory and reimbursement processes for drugs and diagnostics provide a solution?
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