Tweaks To German Pharma Law Require Firms to Prove Drugs' Value Within a Year
Executive Summary
Last-minute tweaks to Germany's pharmaceutical sector restructuring laws (AMNOG) require drug firms to provide evidence of a product's value within 12 months of launch – or risk having it struck off the reimbursement list.
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