Pricing and Reimbursement
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Outsourcing Renewal Applications Frees Up Internal Resources
Medaffcon has extensive experience in preparing renewal applications for price and reimbursement decisions. We handle 25–30 renewal applications each year, giving our clients strong expertise and a comprehensive view of the process end to end.
Price and reimbursement decisions for outpatient medicines are always time-limited, which means reimbursement must be renewed at set intervals. Renewal applications must be submitted to the Pharmaceuticals Pricing Board (Hila), for example every 1–5 years. Finding time for renewal applications can be challenging, as pharmaceutical companies typically prefer to focus their resources on product launches.
“At the same time, companies are dealing with an increasing number of internal processes and projects, which leaves less time for preparing renewal applications,” says Simo Jääskeläinen, Market Access Lead at Medaffcon.
Because individual companies only prepare renewal applications occasionally, it can be difficult to build routine and maintain in-house expertise.
Renewal Applications are Easy to Outsource
Medaffcon, by contrast, has long-standing, hands-on experience in renewal applications. We have been preparing them since 2011.
“Renewal applications are easy to outsource to a service provider. We have strong expertise in preparing these submissions, and we also review each case from a tactical perspective. We identify the most suitable approach, anticipate what may happen during the process, and advise on how best to structure the application,” Jääskeläinen explains.
Medaffcon prepares around 25–30 renewal applications each year for approximately 10–15 clients. This volume ensures well-established routines and consistently high quality.
“We offer a clear pricing range for renewal applications. When renewal applications cover multiple products, we provide a package offer,” Jääskeläinen says.
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Read an overview of the Finnish market access and pricing system – This article outlines how healthcare is organized, how decisions are made, and which public bodies are involved, providing clear background context for companies seeking to familiarize themselves with Finland’s regulatory and reimbursement environment.
