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ArticleTherapeutic innovation & regulatory science2024

Pediatric Market Access: A Qualitative Study.

Lieke Maas, Angelika Joos, Mickael Hiligsmann

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Lieke MaasDepartment of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, P.O Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands. lieke.maas@maastrichtuniversity.nl.ORCID 0000-0002-0032-0712
Angelika JoosGlobal Regulatory Policy, Merck Research Laboratories, MSD (Europe) Inc., Brussels, Belgium.ORCID 0000-0001-9585-265X
Mickael HiligsmannDepartment of Health Services Research, Care and Public Health Research Institute (CAPHRI), Maastricht University, P.O Box 616, 6200 MD, Maastricht, The Netherlands.ORCID 0000-0003-4274-9258

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis qualitative study aims to analyze current PM regulation and market access requirements and proposes potential solutions to mitigate current challenges.

methodsTwenty-two semi-structured interviews were conducted with experts from pharmaceutical industry, regulatory authorities, national health technology assessment (HTA) bodies, pediatricians, and academia from the Netherlands (NL), Germany (DE), the United Kingdom (UK), and France (FR) to get insight into the pediatric research, the regulatory and reimbursement processes, challenges, and solutions. Themes for further testing were developed on how to facilitate pediatric market access. Atlas.ti 9 was used to analyze the findings.

resultsHeterogeneity in requirements for the European Medicines Agency (EMA) and HTA approvals are noted. By example, DE grants direct reimbursement after regulatory approval, the other countries require additional reimbursement which generate delays and challenges in patient access after marketing authorization. Key components in facilitating PM market access include multi-stakeholder collaboration, transparency, patient representatives, informed consent guidance, real-world evidence, and appropriate clinical trial designs. Pricing models based on the economic capabilities of individual countries could further reduce delays and challenges in market access. The additional specific pediatric incentives should be taken as best practice to encourage innovation in pediatric conditions.

conclusionThis study highlights differences in requirements for regulatory and reimbursement approval, along with international differences in pricing and reimbursement procedures for pediatric market access.

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Costs and Cost AnalysisChildGermanyHumansQualitative ResearchUnited KingdomMarket accessPediatric medicinesPediatric regulationPediatricsReimbursement

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