Francesca Bruce
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German HTA Queries Polivy Benefits Amid Lack Of Evidence
Roche’s lymphoma drug Polivy could face pricing challenges in Germany as it undergoes a full benefit assessment.
Germany Confirms No Reimbursement Status For ‘Lifestyle’ Drug Wegovy
In Germany Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy will remain excluded from reimbursement for obesity, unlike Rhythm’s Imcivree.
New HTA Evidence Guidelines In EU Could Spell Trouble For Advanced Therapy Companies
New guidelines that cast doubt over the use of single-arm and non-randomized studies are “discouraging” for rare disease patients and the advanced therapy sector, says ARM, the Alliance for Regenerative Medicines.
Germany Courts Clinical Trials With Regulator Reshuffle & New Federal Ethics Committee
Plans to rejig two regulators’ roles and streamline the ethics committee system have drawn some criticism.
Germany Promises Harmonized ATMP Rules & More Flexibility For Decentralized Trials
Industry is wary of a provision in Germany’s medical research bill that would introduce standard clauses in the contracts agreed between trial sponsors and study sites.
Brazil Issues Guidance On Regulatory Reliance & Equivalent Authorities
Brazilian regulator Anvisa is relying on the decisions of its foreign counterparts as a means of ensuring more quality medicines are made available in the country.