Thursday, November 8, 2018

Abbvie has entered into legal action against NHS England over hepatitis C drug program


NHS England taken to court over 'largest ever medicines procurement' 
6 November 2018
NHS England taken to court over 'largest ever medicines procurement'

Pharmaceutical company takes NHS England to court 
Legal challenge over procurement for suppliers of hepatitis C treatment 
Procurement aimed to kick start drive to eliminate disease in England 

A global pharmaceutical company has taken the NHS to court over a procurement process aimed to help England become the first country to eliminate hepatitis C.

American firm Abbvie is claiming NHS England breached procurement rules during a process seeking suppliers for hepatitis C treatment.

The Illinois based company launched proceedings in London’s Technology and Construction Court this summer. NHS England has denied the allegation.

Read More: https://www.hsj.co.uk/service-design/nhs-england-taken-to-court-over-largest-ever-medicines-procurement/7023733.article

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