Arrowhead-Spectra's Expert Opinion Event on Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement to Take Place on 29th May 2008 in London, UK

This one-day event will be an essential platform to explore pricing policies, the needs of social systems, and the impact of low-cost Indian generics on European markets.

Minneapolis (PRWEB) April 23, 2008 -- Arrowhead-Spectra Conferences is proud to announce that it is hosting an Expert Opinion Conference on Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement in London, UK on the 29th May, 2008.

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Background and Focus:

Pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement is a global issue involving drug manufacturers, policymakers, regulatory bodies, and healthcare organizations. In Europe, national healthcare systems and reforms challenge the global pharmaceutical industry on pricing and reimbursement, therefore preparing for the future is paramount to success in today's increasing cost-efficient and globalizing world.

By attending Arrowhead-Spectra's Expert Opinion Conference on Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement you will hear from international experts on today's key issues and trends surrounding drug pricing, reimbursement, regulation, and health economics. This one-day event will be an essential platform to explore pricing policies, the needs of social systems, and the impact of low-cost Indian generics on European markets.

Key Presenters and Topics Include:

Pricing of Pharmaceuticals in Europe

Dr Jorge Mestre-Ferrandiz, Senior Economist, Office of Health Economics, Whitehall, London, UK

Comparative Assessment of Generic Medicines

Professor Steven Simoens, Research Centre for Pharmaceutical Care and Pharmaco-economics, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium

NICE and Risk Sharing/Capping Schemes

Dr Kalipso Chalkidou, Associate Director of Research and Development, National Institute for Clinical Effectiveness, London, UK

Health Economics in the Era of Biologics

Mr Ulf Staginnus, Associate Director Outcomes Research Iberia and EMEA, Spain

Managing the Complexity of Pricing and Reimbursement in a Globalizing World

Dr Dieter Russmann, Vice President Global Customer Strategy, Service Leader, Pricing & Reimbursement Europe, PAREXEL Consulting, Germany

IQWiG's Methods for Assessment of the Relation of Benefits to Cost - A Case of Health Economists in Straitjackets? Dr Brian Rittenhouse, Senior Director and Head, Strategic Pricing & Reimbursement, Schering Plough Corporation, USA

European Pricing Models

Mr David Ewbank, Vice President, CRA International, London, UK

Why Attend?

•    Learn the current issues facing drug manufacturers in Europe and North America in regard to pricing and reimbursement

•    Better understand the trends of generic pricing in Europe

•    Learn from experts on how to effectively price products in the EU and North America

•    Determine key strategies to assist in the management of pricing and reimbursement in an increasing globalising world

•    Network with leaders from regulatory agencies, pharma-biotech and healthcare industries

Who Should Attend

Individuals from the following industries:

•    Regulatory Agency Executives

•    Pharmaceutical companies

•    Biotechnology companies

•    Specialty pharmaceutical companies

•    Medical device manufacturers

•    Investment and capital markets community

Individuals from the following areas/departments will greatly benefit from attending:

•    Executive management

•    Corporate development

•    Regulatory executives

•    Pricing executives

•    Commercial development executives

•    New product planning executives

•    Legal professionals

•    Licensing personnel

•    Intellectual property specialists

•    Strategic planning & development

•    Marketing executives

•    R&D executives

If you are unable to attend the conference on the day we are streaming a Live WebCast so that you can access the expert presentations realtime in office or home environments. Webinars of the conference will also be available after the event. The WebCast will be suitable for UK/EU delegates but because of time zone differences, North American and Rest of World delegates may wish to opt for the webinar.

For more information about this conference, please visit http://www.arrowheadpublishers.com/conferences/regulationpricingreimbursement/index.php or contact us at 312-244-3703 or arrowheadconferences @ arrowheadpublishers.com

To enquire about sponsorship and/or exhibiting at this conference please contact marketing @ arrowheadpublishers.com

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