Payer Wish List For EU Pharma Legislation – Is The European Commission Listening?
Executive Summary
At a recent webinar payers and health technology appraisal bodies gave further details on what they want included and left out of the European Commission’s overhaul of the EU pharmaceutical legislation. However, speakers voiced some concerns about whether their demands will be met.
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