Francesca Bruce
Senior Writer
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Latest From Francesca Bruce
Decoding Regulatory Agency Decisions: The Case of Amylyx’s Relyvrio/Albrioza in the US and EU
Relyvrio/Albrioza, Amylyx’s ill-fated treatment for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, was approved for marketing by the US Food and Drug Administration but rejected by the European Medicines Agency. The Pink Sheet explores how the two agencies applied the available regulatory flexibilities and the impact of other factors, such as regulatory precedence and patient influence, on decision-making.
Brazil Pilots Digital Drug Pack Inserts
A new pilot aims to take Brazil closer to ‘digital transformation.’
Non-Profit Groups Rally To Remedy EU Joint Clinical Assessment Evidence Issues
Strong concerns about the imminent joint clinical assessments remain, but there are signs that communications between the health technology assessment coordination group and stakeholders could be improving.
Caveated Confidential Pricing Arrives In Germany But May Not Prove Attractive To Companies
A new act in Germany does not go far enough to address the deeply unpopular “guardrail” link between Amnog benefit assessment ratings and price negotiations, which can deter companies from launching.
Nordic HTA Initiative Offers ‘Practice Ground’ For Worrisome EU-Level Joint Clinical Assessment
Industry shoulders some blame for growing unease about joint clinical assessments after its failure to participate in pilots.
Netherlands Follows Belgium & Luxembourg In Piloting Electronic Medicine Pack Leaflets
The aim of the pilot project is to demonstrate that an electronic package leaflet has no negative effects on the proper use of medicinal products in a hospital setting, says the industry body VIG.