UK Concessions Get All The Right Molecules, But Not Necessarily At The Right Prices
Pricewatch UK – April 2019
Executive Summary
Price concessions granted by the UK’s Department of Health and Social Care to account for volatility in the generics market are finding the right targets, but struggle to closely match averages in the marketplace, according to the latest figures from market researcher WaveData.
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