AZ’s Brilinta Is First Drug To Clear AMNOG Assessment, While Merck’s Victrelis Limps Forward
Executive Summary
Lack of consistent approach in IQWiG/G-BA AMNOG-based decisions leaves industry confused about new reimbursement route.
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