An evaluation of managed access agreements in England based on stakeholder experience.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this research was to evaluate managed access policy in England, drawing upon the expertise of a range of stakeholders involved in its implementation.

Methods

Seven focus groups were conducted with payer and health technology assessment representatives, clinicians, and representatives from industry and patient/carer organizations within England. Transcripts were analyzed using framework analysis to identify stakeholders' views on the successes and challenges of managed access policy.

Results

Stakeholders discussed the many aims of managed access within the National Health Service in England, and how competing aims had affected decision making. While stakeholders highlighted a number of priorities within eligibility criteria for managed acces

SUBMITTER: Farmer C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11569988 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature