[Promosing cancer drug, but not available; the complexity of alternative access procedures].
Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd
; 1672023 11 22.
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em Nl
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-37994735
ABSTRACT
It can be a challenge for a healthcare system to facilitate access to novel cancer drugs. This can be due to lack of transparency regarding alternative access pathways before or after authorisation, absence of reimbursement due to uncertainties regarding clinical value and cost-effectiveness, lengthy price-negotiations and practice variation among hospitals, for instance in conducting molecular diagnostics. Based on three daily practice examples, we discuss the current challenges and complex procedures in providing access through alternative pathways, such as early-access or free-of-charge programmes in the Netherlands. Policymakers, funders, and medical societies need to harmonise procedures, increase transparency regarding treatment and testing options and collaborate more to ensure equal and timely access to valuable cancer therapies. Accurate and responsible communication and reporting regarding the efficacy and availability of novel treatments is crucial to prevent unrealistic expectations, disappointment, and distress among patients and the public.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias
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Antineoplásicos
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
Europa
Idioma:
Nl
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article