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05-10-2021
Medicines: high competition fines; limitation of preference policy; security of supply
High fines in the medicines industry. Court limits preference policy. Brussels aims for easier access to generic medicines and biosimilars. Read more >
04-10-2021
High fine for resale price maintenance: warning for suppliers
ACM has imposed a €39 million fine on Samsung for influencing retailers’ online prices. The fine underscores ACM’s focus on anti-competitive behaviour in distribution. Read more >
22-09-2021
The European Guidance on Innovation Procurement: a practical exploration
The positive effects of innovation procurement are not going unnoticed. The European Commission is therefore offering public procurement officers tools to stimulate innovation procurement. Read more >
14-09-2021
To what extent may healthcare providers inform consumers about healthcare insurers and the services they provide?
What mandatory rules must healthcare providers and healthcare insurers meet in communicating with consumers and when does the NZa intervene? Read more >
03-09-2021
Babylonian confusion in public procurement law
How should interpretation disputes regarding tender documents and awarded contracts be dealt with? A closer look at practice and case law. Read more >
25-08-2021
How can healthcare providers exercise their rights in long-term care procurement and when does the NZa intervene?
Healthcare providers that provide care under the Wet langdurige zorg (Long-Term Care Act) are extremely dependent on care administration offices. What rules must care administration offices observe in the procurement of long-term care and when does the NZa intervene? Read more >
20-08-2021
Forfeiture of rights in public procurement law: an end to the Grossmann defence?
A recent judgment of the Court of Midden-Nederland appears to significantly limit the impact of the Grossmann judgment. Read more >