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Emerging markets series - Topic 3

Emerging Markets are not only influential in their own regions but represent a significant proportion of the world’s population and trade. They also represent a growing share of global healthcare spending. As such they offer an attractive growth prospect for the pharmaceutical industry.

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World AIDS Day, 1 December 2021

December 1st is World AIDS Day and is an opportunity to reflect on pharmacological innovations that has turned a once fatal disease into a treatable condition. Infection rates have slowed in recent years due to increase in testing availability, as well as development of antiretroviral therapy and, more recently, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

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Aduhelm vs. Exondys-51: Understanding the disparity in launch success of two similarly uncertain evidence packages

In June, Windrose’s Elizaveta Tchebaniouk provided an analysis of Aduhelm’s approval in Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) and the dynamic environment surrounding Biogen’s launch in the US. High unmet need, uncertain evidence, modest clinical benefit, and affordability concerns continue to make for a highly complex commercial launch.

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Emerging Markets Series - Topic 2

At Windrose, we have been celebrating over a year since having acquired Parioforma, a leader in value, access and price assessments in non-traditional markets. The acquisition has strengthened Windrose’s expertise in emerging markets, which has been a significant driver of growth in recent years.

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France Early Access Program Changes

Established in 1992, the Authorization for Temporary Use program in France (ATU) is among one of the oldest and most open early access programs in Europe.[1] It allows patients with rare or serious diseases access to drugs which are currently unauthorized in that indication. Although a complex process, it appeals to manufacturers, with recent funding for ATUs growing to over €1 billion a year.[2]

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News & Events Adam Foster News & Events Adam Foster

Emerging markets series - Topic 1

At Windrose, we are celebrating a year since having acquired Parioforma, a leader in value, access and price assessments in non-traditional markets. The acquisition has strengthened Windrose’s expertise in emerging markets, which has been a significant driver of growth in recent years.

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Japan Incorporates Cost-Effectiveness into Its HTA: What Manufacturers Can Do to Prepare

In April 2019, Japan introduced its first formal health technology assessment (HTA), driven by a cost-effectiveness analysis (CEA). The CEA was introduced to adjust the price of already reimbursed products, with the overarching aim of reducing expenditure and increasing efficiency within the healthcare system. The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) recently published the first price adjustments for several listed agents, including a 4.7% reduction for Novartis’ Kymriah, and a 0.5% reduction for GlaxoSmithKline’s Trelegy.[1-4] Here we look at what the new CEA entails, how it impacts already reimbursed products, and what the road to access may look like for new drugs in the future.

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