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- PDF Summary of decision on abuse of dominant position by Leadiant – ACM.nl
- When Leadiant sold CDCA-Leadiant from 2017, too, the revenues were a multiple of the costs thereof. The below figure shows the abovementioned price trend. Figure 1: Price trend of CDCA-based drugs of Leadiant, 2009-2019
– ACM has established that, during the violation period, Leadiant enjoyed a dominant position on the market.
- Decision on objection against fine on Leadiant for excessive price of …
– On 1 July 2021, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) imposed a fine on Leadiant for charging an excessive price for its prescription drug CDCA-Leadiant, thereby abusing its dominant position from June 2017 thru December 2019.
– Leadiant filed objections against the decision. On 22 June, 2023, ACM took a decision on objection.
- Dutch competition authority ACM fines pharmaceutical manufacturer €19.5 …
– The latest decision by Dutch authority the ACM, which imposes a €19.5 million fine on Italian pharmaceutical company Leadiant Biosciences (Leadiant), continues this trend.
– Leadiant argued that the price increase for CDCA-Le… due to a registration with the European Medicines Authority. The italians thus had a monopoly position.
– Reason for Interests Association Farma for accountability to submit a complaint to the ACM in 2018.
– A small price increase had been justified, but according to the ACM the increase to 14,000 euros went outside ‘all limits’. Leadiant was fined 19.5 million euros. After Lediant’s objection, that was reduced to around 17 million euros.
– The company still disagreed and went to court. but the ACM now agrees.- “The exorbitant price increase is a textbook example of abuse of an economic power position. That abuse is even more clamping because it took place over the back of vulnerable patients who cannot do without this medicine,” the judge said.
– The ACM has thus rightly imposed the fine. But as the lawsuit lasted for years, the fine is reduced by 15,000 euros. Something that happens more often in case law.
Leadiant’s Price Hike for Essential Medicine: A Case of Market Abuse?
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This interview dives into the recent court case against Italian pharmaceutical company Leadiant Biosciences, exploring its controversial price increases for the rare disease drug CDCA-Leadiant. We speak with Dr. Margaret Bell, an antitrust and pharmaceutical market expert, to understand the implications of this ruling for both patients and future pharmaceutical pricing practices.
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The ACM’s Initial Decision Regarding Leadiant
PDF Summary of decision on abuse of dominant position by Leadiant – ACM.nl
Senior Editor: Dr. Bell, the Dutch competition authority, the ACM, imposed a hefty fine on Leadiant in 2021 for excessive pricing of CDCA-leadiant. What were the ACM’s primary concerns with Leadiant’s pricing strategy?
Dr. Bell: The ACM concluded that Leadiant abused its dominant position on the market for CDCA-Leadiant, a medication used to treat a rare disease. From 2017 to 2019, Leadiant drastically increased the price of the drug to 14,000 euros, far exceeding what they previously charged. The ACM argued that this exorbitant price hike went beyond what could be justified by increased costs or the registration of the drug in new markets.
Leadiant’s Objections and the Court’s Decision
Decision on objection against fine on Leadiant for excessive price of…
senior Editor: Leadiant appealed the ACM’s decision. What were their arguments, and how did the court ultimately rule?
Dr. Bell: Leadiant claimed the price increase was warranted because they had just registered CDCA-Leadiant with the European Medicines Agency, increasing their development and manufacturing costs. They argued that their strategy fell within reasonable business practices. Though,the court sided with the ACM,emphasizing that the significant price increase was unjustified and exploitative. The judge stated that it was a textbook case of abusing a dominant market position,particularly harmful because vulnerable patients depend on this medication.
The Impact of the Ruling
Dutch competition authority ACM fines pharmaceutical manufacturer €19.5…
Senior Editor: How impactful is this ruling likely to be? Could it discourage other pharmaceutical companies from engaging in similar pricing practices?
Dr. Bell: This ruling sends a powerful message that unjustified price hikes for essential medicines will not be tolerated. It establishes a clear precedent that pharmaceutical companies can be held accountable for exploiting their market power,particularly when it comes to medications needed by vulnerable patients. This decision could indeed have a deterrent effect, encouraging more transparency and ethical pricing practices in the pharmaceutical industry.
Closing Thoughts on Leadiant & Pharmaceutical Pricing
This interview with Dr. Bell sheds light on a crucial issue: the balance between pharmaceutical innovation and fair pricing for essential medications. Leadiant’s case highlights the potential for abuse when companies hold monopolies over life-saving treatments,and the importance of strong regulatory oversight to protect patients. The court’s decision sets an vital precedent, emphasizing that ethical market practices are essential in the pharmaceutical industry.