RE: 1m trade21 Jan 2024 16:08
This article may be of interest to people regarding the PRV, it is 3 years old but I assume still relevant
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7877854/#:~:text=The%20first%20PRV%20was%20granted,in%20the%20last%205%20years.&text=Number%20and%20types%20of%20priority,(FY)2009–2019.
However, this bit jumped out at me
“For instance, the average annual pricing of drugs approved under the Orphan Drug programs was reported to be over US $180,000 in 2018. 7 Many of the drugs granted rare pediatric disease PRVs are reportedly priced considerably higher than that, with the highest price reported for a drug granted a PRV of ~ $2.1 million (a gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy, albeit this is a one‐time administration). 8 Although the GAO report does not delve into ultimate pricing of products granted PRVs, it is important to consider if PRVs are still needed in driving development, particularly in rare pediatric diseases. Notably, the report cites discussions with seven sponsors granted PRVs. These sponsors reported that whereas PRVs were a factor in development decisions, only one sponsor reported that the prospect of a PRV was a primary factor in moving a drug into pediatric development.”
$180000pa and with extended exclusivity via the orphan drug designation. I can’t even imagine what the total income over the period of exclusivity would be.
A long way away I know but that could possibly be the ultimate result. We could all club together and buy Neckar!
Have a good rest of the day.
Thanks