LONDON, UK, June 11, 2021: ADVANZ PHARMA Corp. Limited ("ADVANZ PHARMA" or "the Company"), a specialty pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on complex medicines in Europe, is proud to announce that Kit Britten, VP for UK & Ireland Commercial, has been elected as chair of the British Generic Manufacturers Association (BGMA)’s Economic & Commercial working group.
In his role as chair of the Economic & Commercial working group, Kit will report to and sit on the BGMA membership board and will help lead and steer the BGMA’s position on commercial matters.
Key on the agenda of the working group will be ensuring that UK pricing and reimbursement systems meet the needs of the industry, patients, and the UK government.
Kit says: “I am delighted and honoured to be elected chair of the Economic and Commercial Working Group. This is a pivotal workstream at the BGMA and will be key in ensuring that UK pricing and reimbursement systems meet the needs of the industry, patients, and the UK government.
“This will mean active involvement in discussions and negotiations with the Department of Health and Social Care.”
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About ADVANZ PHARMA
ADVANZ PHARMA is a specialty pharmaceutical company with a strategic focus on complex medicines in Europe. With an agile and experienced team, including direct sales, marketing and medical capability across many of Europe's major markets, the Company supplies, innovates and enhances the critical medicines patients depend on, ensuring continued patient access and improving health outcomes.
ADVANZ PHARMA has expertise in the anti-Infectives and endocrinology therapy areas, along with strong relationships with hospital decision makers, making it an attractive partner when commercialising complex medicines in Europe.
ADVANZ PHARMA has an operational headquarters in London, an operations centre of excellence in Mumbai, commercial affiliates in North America, Europe, and Australia, and an established global network of commercial partners throughout the rest of the world. For further information about ADVANZ PHARMA, visit www.advanzpharma.com.
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