The global health crisis has presented a chance for the industry to improve its reputation by highlighting the value of its R&D engines. Pharma execs and observers talk to Scrip about why they are optimistic about industry’s chance to regain public trust.

Purdue’s opioid settlement is making headlines for the size of the financial penalty. But the plan to re-imagine Purdue as a ‘public benefit company’ could have far-reaching significance for the industry – if it ever gets off the ground.

CMS final rule for hospital payment in 2021 includes enhanced payment for six novel antibiotics – including one that is not yet approved by FDA. New policies to encourage antibiotic innovation are clearly having an impact in the context of Medicare payments.