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Policy changes could make esketamine more affordable for treatment-resistant depression

The study found that measures such as price negotiation, value-based access arrangements, optimized service delivery and targeted patient selection could help make esketamine more accessible while maintaining the sustainability of the he…

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A joint research team led by the LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong, together with collaborators from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, New York University and Newcastle University, has identified that a combination of policy adjustments and service measures could improve the value and affordability of esketamine nasal spray, a novel rapid‑acting treatment for treatment‑resistant depression. The findings suggest that coordinated changes in reimbursement, pricing and delivery models may make the therapy more accessible to patients who need it.

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