Strengthening Supply Chains: The EU Critical Medicines Act

By João L. Carapinha

May 12, 2026

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has welcomed the provisional political agreement on the EU Critical Medicines Act, an initiative designed to enhance the availability, production, and supply of critical medicines throughout the European Union. This agreement represents a key a...
Johnson & Johnson Advances Neuropsychiatry Treatment Innovations at APA and ASCP Conferences
Neuropsychiatry treatment innovations continue to reshape care for complex conditions. At the recent APA and ASCP meetings, Johnson & Johnson presented new portfolio and pipeline data focused on major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and schizophrenia — offering p...
Marstacimab Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Hemophilia Treatment: A Portuguese Assessment
The public assessment report for Hympavzi (marstacimab) in Portugal concludes that the product offers no added therapeutic value relative to recombinant factor VIII concentrates and emicizumab in patients aged 12 years and older weighing at least 35 kg with severe hemophilia A without factor VIII...
Overcoming Challenges in Managed Entry Agreements for ATMPs
Decision-makers in England, the Netherlands, and Spain consistently identify administrative burden, outcome measurement, and data collection as the foremost obstacles to adopting managed entry agreements ATMPs. These challenges emerge most acutely when hybrid or outcome-based agreements are consi...
Breakthrough in Biocatalysis: Advancing Oral PCSK9 Inhibitors

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 11, 2026

Merck scientists have published a landmark paper in Science describing a novel biocatalytic method for the large-scale synthesis of enlicitide decanoate, an investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitors. The approach employs a tailored suite of enzymes to assemble this complex macrocyclic peptide through...
Workshop on AI in GMP Manufacturing: Shaping Future Guidance from EMA
The European Medicines Agency is convening a two-day multistakeholder workshop to collect expert contributions that will inform the development of Annex 22 guidance on AI in GMP Manufacturing. Date: 30 June – 1 July 2026 Format: Hybrid The event features: ...
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Strengthening Supply Chains: The EU Critical Medicines Act

By João L. Carapinha

May 12, 2026

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has welcomed the provisional political agreement on the EU Critical Medicines Act, an initiative designed to enhance the availability, production, and supply of critical medicines throughout the European Union. This agreement represents a key a...

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Johnson & Johnson Advances Neuropsychiatry Treatment Innovations at APA and ASCP Conferences
Neuropsychiatry treatment innovations continue to reshape care for complex conditions. At the recent APA and ASCP meetings, Johnson & Johnson presented new portfolio and pipeline data focused on major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and schizophrenia — offering p...

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Marstacimab Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Hemophilia Treatment: A Portuguese Assessment
The public assessment report for Hympavzi (marstacimab) in Portugal concludes that the product offers no added therapeutic value relative to recombinant factor VIII concentrates and emicizumab in patients aged 12 years and older weighing at least 35 kg with severe hemophilia A without factor VIII...

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Overcoming Challenges in Managed Entry Agreements for ATMPs
Decision-makers in England, the Netherlands, and Spain consistently identify administrative burden, outcome measurement, and data collection as the foremost obstacles to adopting managed entry agreements ATMPs. These challenges emerge most acutely when hybrid or outcome-based agreements are consi...

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Unlocking the Benefits of Cardiovascular Health Checks in EU Prevention Strategies

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 7, 2026

Cardiovascular health checks deliver strong clinical, economic and societal value when delivered as structured, risk-based programmes connected to ongoing care. This approach supports EU cardiovascular prevention strategies by catching cardiometabolic risks early and reducing long-term events. Th...

Global Updates

MFN Drug Pricing Savings: Projected $593 Billion in U.S. Healthcare Savings Over Ten Years
The MFN drug pricing savings under the Trump Administration’s voluntary framework total hundreds of billions of dollars. The policy has already secured agreements with 17 manufacturers and is projected to deliver $529 billion in U.S. savings over ten years from new drugs, plus an additional $64.3...

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Navigating the Challenges of Patient-Centered AI Systems in Postpartum Depression Care

By João L. Carapinha

May 5, 2026

Patient-centered AI systems can improve care, but moving them from labs to clinics without causing harm remains a critical challenge. A recent qualitative study explored this question by capturing the perspectives of patients, healthcare professionals, and developers, using a postpartum depressio...

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Amgen Financial Results: Q1 2026 Performance Breakdown

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 4, 2026

Amgen financial results for the first quarter of 2026 reveal strong performance. Revenues increased 6% to $8.6 billion. Product sales grew 4%. Volume drove most of this growth. The company generated $1.5 billion in free cash flow (Amgen, 2026). Key Performance...

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Strengthening Supply Chains: The EU Critical Medicines Act

By João L. Carapinha

May 12, 2026

The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has welcomed the provisional political agreement on the EU Critical Medicines Act, an initiative designed to enhance the availability, production, and supply of critical medicines throughout the European Union. This agreement represents a key a...
Johnson & Johnson Advances Neuropsychiatry Treatment Innovations at APA and ASCP Conferences
Neuropsychiatry treatment innovations continue to reshape care for complex conditions. At the recent APA and ASCP meetings, Johnson & Johnson presented new portfolio and pipeline data focused on major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and schizophrenia — offering p...
Marstacimab Cost-Effectiveness Analysis in Hemophilia Treatment: A Portuguese Assessment
The public assessment report for Hympavzi (marstacimab) in Portugal concludes that the product offers no added therapeutic value relative to recombinant factor VIII concentrates and emicizumab in patients aged 12 years and older weighing at least 35 kg with severe hemophilia A without factor VIII...
Overcoming Challenges in Managed Entry Agreements for ATMPs
Decision-makers in England, the Netherlands, and Spain consistently identify administrative burden, outcome measurement, and data collection as the foremost obstacles to adopting managed entry agreements ATMPs. These challenges emerge most acutely when hybrid or outcome-based agreements are consi...

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Johnson & Johnson Advances Neuropsychiatry Treatment Innovations at APA and ASCP Conferences
Neuropsychiatry treatment innovations continue to reshape care for complex conditions. At the recent APA and ASCP meetings, Johnson & Johnson presented new portfolio and pipeline data focused on major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, and schizophrenia — offering p...
Breakthrough in Biocatalysis: Advancing Oral PCSK9 Inhibitors

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 11, 2026

Merck scientists have published a landmark paper in Science describing a novel biocatalytic method for the large-scale synthesis of enlicitide decanoate, an investigational oral PCSK9 inhibitors. The approach employs a tailored suite of enzymes to assemble this complex macrocyclic peptide through...
FDA Endorses Truqap Prostate Cancer Therapy for PTEN-Deficient Cases

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 7, 2026

Truqap Prostate Cancer Therapy gains key backing from FDA advisors for PTEN-deficient metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer, following strong data from the pivotal trial that demonstrated meaningful delays in disease progression. ODAC Backs Targeted Therapy The ...
MFN Drug Pricing Savings: Projected $593 Billion in U.S. Healthcare Savings Over Ten Years
The MFN drug pricing savings under the Trump Administration’s voluntary framework total hundreds of billions of dollars. The policy has already secured agreements with 17 manufacturers and is projected to deliver $529 billion in U.S. savings over ten years from new drugs, plus an additional $64.3...

Sub-Saharan Africa

Compliance Challenges Under the New Procurement Regulations South Africa for Health Sector Suppliers

By João L. Carapinha

May 8, 2026

South Africa’s Draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026 establish a comprehensive framework that prioritises transparency, accountability and value for money in all public contracts under procurement regulations South Africa. For pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech companies bidding on ...
Preferential Procurement Regulations: Impact on Health Sector Suppliers in 2026
South Africa’s Preferential Procurement Regulations, embedded in the Draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, introduce mandatory set-asides, pre-qualification tests and subcontracting thresholds that directly affect suppliers of active pharmaceutical ingredients, diagnostics and hospi...
Strategic Procurement Regulations: Navigating South Africa’s 2026 Framework for Pharma and ...
South Africa’s Strategic Procurement Regulations, embedded in the Draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, introduce a structured, data-driven framework that fundamentally changes how public institutions acquire goods and services. For pharmaceutical, biotech and medtech companies, the...
Strategic Investment Boosts Medical Device Distribution in Africa

By HEOR Staff Writer

May 5, 2026

Amethis, Proparco, ccap.ai and Vertice management have completed the acquisition of Vertice MedTech Holdings, positioning the company for accelerated expansion as the ...