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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027

Putting Patients First Blog

Clarification on QALY Metrics The NHC appreciates CMS’ commitment to excluding Quality-Adjusted Life Years (QALYs) from the negotiation process as outlined in the 2027 draft guidance. Valuing life differently based on disability status, age, or other special populations is inappropriate.

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NHC Comments on Negotiation Data Elements and Drug Price Negotiation Process for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 under Sections 11001 and 11002 of the IRA ICR Forms

Putting Patients First Blog

Manufacturer-Focused Input Question 30: Off-Label Use. CMS has appropriately highlighted the significance of off- label use information, providing a specific avenue for manufacturers to submit data on off-label uses supported by evidence-based guidelines listed in CMS-recognized Part D compendia.

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BizDateUp leads USD 1 million pre-IPO round in pharma packaging startup Sorich

Express Pharma

The investment will also help upgrade existing machinery, particularly for the production of high-margin items like Heat Transfer Labels (HTL). billion by 2027, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of approximately 14.9 Sorich aims to deliver health-enhancing packaging solutions through its innovations.

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CD19 CAR-T agents to boost blood cancer market

European Pharmaceutical Review

Breyanzi sales will also be supplemented by the anticipated approval in chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) in 2027, making it the first and only currently marketed CD19 CAR-T agent to penetrate the CLL market.

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AbbVie agrees to acquire ImmunoGen for around $10.1bn

Pharmaceutical Business Review

ImmunoGen president and CEO Mark Enyedy said: “With global commercial infrastructure and deep clinical and regulatory expertise, AbbVie is the right company to accelerate geographic and label expansion, and realise the full potential of ELAHERE as the first and only ADC approved in ovarian cancer.

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Why India must legalise and regulate hemp products

Express Pharma

billion by 2027, and India must act swiftly to capitalise on this growth. Regulations should cover aspects such as contaminants testing, labeling requirements, and dosing guidelines for medicinal products. A well-structured regulatory framework will ensure that the benefits of hemp are maximised while minimising potential risks.

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AbbVie files Qulipta for chronic migraine prevention

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Expansion of Qulipta’s label to include patients at the more severe end of the spectrum would give Qulipta a niche on its own without competition from Nurtec ODT, which is also approved to treat acute migraine attacks in competition to Qulipta stablemate Ubrelvy (ubrogepant).