Alexion's Managed Access Agreement Only Partially Quashes Strensiq Cost Concerns
Executive Summary
Alexion has only managed to convince NICE to recommend Strensiq for treatment in a limited patient population with pediatric-onset hypophosphatasia. The news is a step forward after NICE initially declined the drug altogether, but the new recommendations highlight the difficulties companies face when trying to justify high orphan drug prices.
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