Germany: Leaked Pricing Measures Could Have ‘Drastic’ Consequences For Orphans
Executive Summary
'Dangerous’ new measures outlined in a leaked bill would be a disaster for orphan drugs and lead to companies opting out of the German market, says one industry executive.
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