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FDA slammed over Aduhelm OK as Biogen takes heat for $56k price tag

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That was the damning conclusion of the influential Institute for Clinical and Economic Review (ICER) in the US to yesterday’s approval of Aduhelm (aducanumab), the first new treatment for Alzheimer’s since 2003, which it says has “no evidentiary basis.” Patrizia Cavazzoni (@FDACDERDirector) June 7, 2021.

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Orphan drugs’ financial success raises questions

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And of course, in many cases, these drugs have higher than average price tags compared to the wider market which is due to the limited – or in most cases – non-existent competition within a treatment area.”. They added, “Existing incentives and rewards remain essential, as the economic case for investment in these areas is only marginal.”.

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Advanced therapies and the high-profile pricing dilemma

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However, R&D efforts into biological medicine have moved into the ascendency in recent times, as the treatments often offer targeted therapy and better outcomes. However, with a price tag of €1.58 However, a recently released report from the organisation could blow the price tag of Zolgensma out of the water.

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A roadmap for adopting New Science 

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The adoption of New Science – a unique combination of the best in science and health technology that address significant unmet patient needs – is delivering more precise and effective treatments, but often at a higher price tag, according to new research. A new economic reality is challenging profitability .

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Sanofi offers refunds for Cablivi in novel model for rebates

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Dr. James George, a research professor at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, said Cablivi “adds a new aspect to treatment, the prompt recovery of platelets and prompt resolution of transient neurologic symptoms”. However, Sanofi’s agreement is particularly unique in the way that it measures outcomes.

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Risk sharing agreements soar as market access risk increases

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Over the last twenty years, there has been a major rise in risk sharing agreements in the pharmaceutical space, said Alex Watt, GlobalData’s principal research analyst, at a recent webinar on the same topic. In some cases, she said, “[drug] innovation would have been otherwise hindered by their price tag alone”.