After reporting on the news out of England earlier this week (Update 50), I have been waiting for the “other shoe” to drop – and it just has, as reported by InPharm this morning (as tweeted by RetinaToday). Here is the story found on the InPharm website:
Novartis cuts Lucentis price amid growing pressure
Published on 10/07/11 at 10:15am
InPharm
Novartis has been forced to cut the Swiss price of its eye drug Lucentis by 30% after sharp negotiations with the government. The deal was negotiated by Switzerland's Health Minister Didier Burkhalter and could save the country (Read more...)
Novartis cuts Lucentis price amid growing pressure
Published on 10/07/11 at 10:15am
InPharm
Novartis has been forced to cut the Swiss price of its eye drug Lucentis by 30% after sharp negotiations with the government. The deal was negotiated by Switzerland's Health Minister Didier Burkhalter and could save the country (Read more...)