CMS Denial of Astellas’ Cresemba Add-On Payment Could Boost Legislative Solution
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
Bad news might be good news in the long term if Astellas’ woes highlight need for special antimicrobial reimbursement, which is one provision of the 21st Century Cures Act.
You may also be interested in...
AMR Roundtable Part 1: Incentives Spur Antimicrobial Investments, But More Needed
Scrip spoke with the CEOs of antibiotic firm Zavante and antifungal specialist Amplyx as well as a BARDA official who oversees antibiotic funding programs during a roundtable discussion at BIO about what's needed to boost antimicrobial drug development. Topics addressed in this part 1 of the discussion include company funding strategies, impact of the CARB-X program, and unique opportunities and challenges for antifungals.
A Final Push For US Hepatitis C Eradication Plan In 2024
The Biden Administration is hoping that it can attach funding for a national hepatitis C ‘subscription’ program into the delayed fiscal 2024 appropriations bills.
Menopausal Status Is Another Focus For US FDA Trial Inclusion Efforts
US FDA is emphasizing the need to assess the effects of menopause on drug safety and efficacy as a continuation of the agency’s efforts to encourage clinical trial sponsors to look more systematically for differences in clinical trial subpopulations.