Europe: More Direct-Acting Antivirals, More Controversy
The storms raging across Europe-and beyond-over the pricing of new hepatitis C treatments have been intensified by the European Union’s approval last week of the latest directly-acting antiviral, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Daklinza (daclatasvir).
The storms raging across Europe-and beyond-over the pricing of new hepatitis C treatments have been intensified by the European Union’s approval last week of the latest directly-acting antiviral, Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Daklinza (daclatasvir). Just two months after the European Medicines Agency gave a positive opinion on the drug, the formal authorization was delivered for use in combination for the treatment of chronic infection in adults.
The company will now start negotiations with each of the national pricing and reimbursement authorities in the EU countries where it wants to launch the product-and those negotiations will be conducted amid the turbulence created by arguments over the price for Gilead’s Sovaldi (sofosbuvir).
Beyond the Prescription: Pharma's Role in Digital Health Conversations
April 1st 2025Join us for an insightful conversation with Jennifer Harakal, Head of Regulatory Affairs at Canopy Life Sciences, as we unpack the evolving intersection of social media and healthcare decisions. Discover how pharmaceutical companies can navigate regulatory challenges while meaningfully engaging with consumers in digital spaces. Jennifer shares expert strategies for responsible marketing, working with influencers, and creating educational content that bridges the gap between patients and healthcare providers. A must-listen for pharma marketers looking to build trust and compliance in today's social media landscape.
Talphera Cuts NEPHRO CRRT Study Size, Secures $14.8 Million Private Placement
April 1st 2025The trial size adjustment, along with protocol modifications and the addition of higher-enrollment sites, is expected to facilitate completion of the NEPHRO CRRT study of Niyad in patients undergoing renal replacement therapy by the end of 2025.
