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

Health Service Journal 

NHS England taken to court over 'largest ever medicines procurement' 

By Nick Carding

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.

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