Abstract

Abstract Encouraging innovation by rewarding pharmaceutical patent holders is a key to societal progress, given mandatory disclosure and adequate reimbursement. Following debate on fair prices from a competition law perspective, the recent Health Trade Assessment Regulation provides Member States with a harmonized tool to help them set prices in a more sustainable way. This article discusses the extent to which the Regulation will provide comprehensive access to healthcare as an expression of patient welfare, framing the debate in terms of sustainability.

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