Principio activo vs ATC, capítulo cerrado (de momento)
El Global
El 22 de septiembre se publicó el proyecto de Orden por la que se procede a la actualización del sistema de precios de referencia para este 2020. Se inicia ahora un periodo de 15 días para formular alegaciones. Al respecto me gustaría compartir algunas reflexiones. Reza el proyecto de Orden que “en relación con determinados... Read More
¿Queremos algo más que un medicamento barato?
El Global
Al hablar de prestación farmacéutica ha sido muy frecuente escuchar mensajes respecto de la necesidad de contener los precios, la sostenibilidad, etc… Cuando oigo hablar tanto de precios me vuelve a la memoria la frase del astronauta John Glenn que decía “Cuando me lanzaban al espacio, no dejaba de asaltarme un pensamiento: cada parte de... Read More
Los incentivos en favor de los medicamentos huérfanos
CUADERNOS DE DERECHO FARMACÉUTICO, NUMBER. 72, JANUARY-MARCH 2020
Since 2016, the European Union is considering whether it is necessary or not to review the incentives that EU pharmaceutical legislation contemplates in connection with the research and development of orphan drugs. This article explains which are the current incentives, and which are the main ideas that are currently on the table in connection with... Read More
A propósito de la Estrategia Española de Medicina Personalizada
El Global
El Gobierno acaba de anunciar la aprobación de una transferencia de crédito de 25,8 millones de euros al Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación, dirigida a la Estrategia Española de Medicina Personalizada. El destinatario de los fondos será el Instituto de Salud Carlos III y la iniciativa, dice la nota de prensa, se inscribe dentro del Plan... Read More
Vuelva Vd. el mes que viene …
El Global
Hola. Gracias por recibirme. Vengo a presentarle un proyecto, para que me asesore. Desde que empezó la pandemia he pensado que sería una buena idea que hospitales y farmacias pudieran entregar medicamentos a domicilio. – Entiendo, hay mucha gente que ha pensado en buscar oportunidades de negocio con ocasión de la pandemia. – Bueno, no... Read More
Global Legal Insights to: Pricing & Reimbursement 2020
Global Legal Group
The third edition of Pricing & Reimbursement has been recently published and just like last year Jordi Faus, with the collaboration of Lluís Alcover and Joan Carles Bailach, has been in charge of the chapter dedicated to pricing and reimbursement in Spain. GLI Pricing & Reimbursement includes the following sections for each of the 22... Read More
Rebus sic stantibus
Draft law on procedural and organizational measures to confront the COVID-19 in the Administration of Justice
Capsulas Nº 210
Due to the Covid-19 unprecedented crisis, many news and articles about the rebus sic stantibus clause have been published. Parliamentary groups at the Spanish Congress have also announced proposals regarding this institution. In this context, we provide below some comments about the current legal framework of this figure and the new proposals to regulate it.... Read More
Processing applications for access to documents
Resolutions 047/2020 and 137/2020 of the Council of Transparency and Good Governance (CTBG)
Capsulas Nº 210
Law 19/2013 on transparency, access to public information and good governance states on its statement of purpose that top-tier countries in terms of transparency have stronger institutions which facilitate economic growth and social development; and that citizens of such countries are in a much better position to judge the performance of public authorities. This high... Read More
Spain is a reliable place for arbitration
Judgment of the Constitutional Court of 15 June 2020
Capsulas Nº 210
Background This Judgment resolves a constitutional appeal against the annulment by the High Court of Justice of Madrid (TSJM) of an arbitration award on the basis that such award was contrary to “public order” (the appellant had claimed that the arbitration court lacked the required neutrality). The TSJM took this decision despite the fact that... Read More
Rebus sic stantibus
Draft law on procedural and organizational measures to confront the COVID-19 in the Administration of Justice
Capsulas Nº 210
Due to the Covid-19 unprecedented crisis, many news and articles about the rebus sic stantibus clause have been published. Parliamentary groups at the Spanish Congress have also announced proposals regarding this institution. In this context, we provide below some comments about the current legal framework of this figure and the new proposals to regulate it.... Read More