French Law Tackles Biologic Originator Tactics
Measures Form Part Of France’s Social Security Bill For 2020
Executive Summary
France is seeking to tackle the originator tactic of using low prices for biologic brands in hospitals to snare patients and keep them on the same product once they transition to outpatient care, where prices are much higher.
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