UK drugmakers make case against proposed pricing framework

29 September 2023
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The UK pharma industry has responded to proposed changes to the statutory scheme for branded medicines, arguing against their implementation.

The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) said the changes, made as the UK negotiates a new drug pricing framework with the industry, would likely deter investment in R&D, limiting access to clinical trials.

The statutory scheme is a default rebate mechanism in the UK, defining a percentage on sales which must be repaid to the British government.

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