Posted by Michael Wonder on 21 Jan 2019
NHS England sees off AbbVie's hepatitis C legal challenge
21 January 2019 - Claims of unfair process dismissed by High Court.
NHS England has claimed a victory after a legal challenge by AbbVie was rejected by the High Court, and says plans to eliminate hepatitis C by 2025 are back on track.
The court victory - and NHS England's reaction to it - reflect its growing confidence in its use of tough negotiations and procurement to drive down drug prices and strike access deals with pharma.
