Few Modern Drug Approvals Offer Therapeutic Value Over Older Treatments, Study Says
Healthcare stakeholders suggest system changes, proving therapeutic value.
In a study published by the BMJ, results say that although a significant number of drugs are receiving approval in the US and Europe, less than half are offering therapeutic value to patients. Examining a group of 124 first indications between 2011 and 2020, 47% in Europe and 41% in the US received high therapeutic value ratings. The authors concluded that information should be clearly communicated to patients and be reflected in the drug pricing when therapeutic value is not added over other available treatments. Healthcare stakeholders further suggested all medications must be required to provide therapeutic value in order to receive approval.
Relying on therapeutic value ratings from European health technology assessment (HTA) groups, the study acknowledged that ratings were not available in the US. Currently, the US doesn’t employ the HTA system frequently.
Protecting Temperature-Sensitive Pharmaceuticals, Without Unnecessary Plastic Waste
March 24th 2025Advances in the life sciences are driving a significant increase in the number of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals. The packaging industry is meeting the moment with advances of its own, including high-performance, environmentally-friendly materials that allow life science companies meet stringent thermal requirements and ambitious CO2e reduction goals. In this episode, TemperPack’s CEO Peter Wells shares insights from working with life sciences to move to certified biobased, home compostable, and curbside recyclable shipping solutions.
