HTAi 2026 Annual Meeting: HTA Moves From Evaluation to System Shaping

Portugal medicinal cannabis exports reached 66,305 kg in the first half of 2026, according to INFARMED, already 83% of the 79,883 kg shipped across all of 2025. The country’s medicines regulator published the figures in its mid-year report on the sector, which also shows cultivation and manufacturing licences easing back after several years of rapid expansion. Portugal began regulating medicinal cannabis in 2018, when the Assembly of the Republic approved a law covering marketing authorisations, prescribing and pharmacy dispensing. A […]

💊 Can generic medicines deliver €300 million in savings for Portugal?

Portugal is targeting major cost reductions in its healthcare system by accelerating the uptake of generic medicines, aiming to improve affordability and sustainability. This move highlights strategic efforts in market access and cost-effectiveness within the pharmaceutical sector.

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Merck and Moderna’s individualized neoantigen therapy intismeran has cleared its first Phase 3, beating KEYTRUDA alone in resected high-risk melanoma. The open question now is how payers value a medicine made for one patient at a time.

🔑 How is South Africa’s SEP adjustment safeguarding pharma supply security?

The latest Single Exit Price adjustment seeks to balance affordability with manufacturer sustainability, helping to stabilise medicine availability amid economic pressures.

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The FDA has opened a public consultation on regulating generative AI medical devices, proposing a two-axis risk framework and a competency-based approach to premarket review. Comments close 19 October 2026.

📉 Why are EMA orphan authorisations set to drop in 2026?

Latest statistics reveal a significant decline in orphan medicinal product authorisations by the European Medicines Agency, raising questions about the future pipeline for rare disease therapies. This trend could reshape drug development priorities across Europe.

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How can blended capital unlock breakthroughs in pediatric cancer treatments?

Developing drugs for childhood cancers faces unique challenges—small patient populations, high risks, and limited commercial returns often deter traditional investors. This article examines why combining public grants, venture funding, and philanthropic support is critical to advancing therapies in oncology.

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📉 Are prescription drug prices finally easing?

A new analysis reveals a 3.1% decline, with potential ripple effects on market access, reimbursement strategies, and overall pharmaceutical economics.

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The European Medicines Agency’s Management Board met in Amsterdam on 10 and 11 June 2026. The European Commission reported that the first EU joint clinical assessment report appeared on 9 June 2026. Since the Health Technology Assessment Regulation took effect in January 2025, 18 JCAs have started. Seven Joint Scientific Consultations have finished under the Regulation, and the first JCAs for medical devices and in vitro diagnostics will begin in June 2026. Initiative Status Timing First EU joint clinical assessment […]

📱 Are older adults being left behind in the digital health revolution?

As populations age, digital exclusion is widening health gaps, limiting access to care, information, and services for seniors who lack the skills or tools to navigate online platforms. This growing divide demands urgent attention from policymakers and innovators alike.

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