Health Policy

💊 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. Read the full analysis to see what it means for stakeholders. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #MarketAccess #costeffectiveness

🔑 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. Read the full analysis to see what it means for pricing, supply chains and market access. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #regulatoryaffairs #MarketAccess #healthcarepolicy

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. Read the full analysis to explore innovative financing models driving progress. #SyenzaNews #oncology #biotechnology #innovation #HealthEconomics

📉 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. Read the full breakdown to see what it means for stakeholders. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #drugdevelopment #MarketAccess #costeffectiveness

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 […]

South Africa's drugmakers and the health department are at odds over lowest-price tenders. Pharmisa says cheaper imports have cost more than 2,500 jobs and eroded local manufacturing capacity.

The NICE Decision Support Unit and EEPRU have released updated Stata, Excel and R commands for mapping EQ-5D-3L data to the new EQ-5D-5L value set, giving UK HTA analysts a validated route to convert legacy three-level utility data ahead of NICE's adoption of the five-level value set.

How are cell therapies redefining cancer care through rigorous HTA evaluation? INCA’s latest analysis highlights how CAR-T and other advanced cell therapies are shifting oncology paradigms—balancing innovation with evidence-based access and cost-effectiveness. Explore the full breakdown and its implications for global cancer treatment. #SyenzaNews #oncology #precisionmedicine #innovation #MarketAccess

Is the US childhood vaccine schedule really out of step with peer nations? A new analysis finds it aligns closely with other developed countries in both the number and timing of recommended vaccines. Explore the full comparison and what it means for vaccine policy. #SyenzaNews #globalhealth #HealthcareInnovation #healthcarepolicy #innovation

❓ How is Portugal’s approval of ublituximab reshaping access to multiple sclerosis therapies? The decision introduces new restrictions that could limit patient options and complicate market entry for innovative MS treatments. Explore the full implications for healthcare access and regulatory strategy. #SyenzaNews #pharmaceuticals #HealthcareInnovation #MarketAccess #healthcarepolicy

Is the PRIME scheme growing more exclusive for innovative medicines? Eligibility criteria for the European Medicines Agency’s PRIME scheme remain highly selective in 2026, underscoring the rigorous standards required to secure early regulatory support for therapies addressing unmet medical needs. Discover what this means for drug developers and patients. #SyenzaNews #regulatoryaffairs #drugdevelopment #innovation #MarketAccess

Portugal's INFARMED has blocked public funding for Datroway in breast cancer, citing insufficient added value.