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IRP: The global impact of a single price decision

A price published in one market can influence pricing and reimbursement decisions across many others. As international reference pricing (IRP), also knows as external reference pricing (ERP), becomes an increasingly important consideration for market access and pricing teams, launch sequencing and price governance are taking on greater strategic importance. This infographic explores where IRP can shape launch decisions, key risks to monitor, and practical considerations for navigating an interconnected pricing environment.
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What you'll learn:

PDF preview image of the international reference pricing (IRP) infographic that explores where IRP can shape launch decisions, key risks to monitor, and practical considerations for navigating an interconnected pricing environment.
  • Five key touchpoints where IRP can influence launch and lifecycle decisions.
  • Six factors that drive differences in IRP rules across countries.
  • Common risks that can contribute to downstream pricing pressure.
  • Practical launch sequencing considerations to help manage global reference pricing dynamics.

IRP is not a single event. It is an ongoing launch and lifecycle consideration that can influence pricing and reimbursement outcomes across markets. Understanding these dynamics can support more informed pricing, launch, and market access strategies.

Download the infographic to explore the pricing and reimbursement dynamics shaping global launch strategy.
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