Statement of the Beneluxa Initiative on a more unified European approach to access to and affordability of pharmaceutical products

The Beneluxa Initiative believes the current developments in the pharmaceutical system require coordination - to safeguard long-term affordable pharmaceutical care for European patients, while providing a strong and targeted approach to innovation in Europe.

We call for:

  • Deeper cooperation and joint efforts on pricing & reimbursement, including enhanced information-sharing and quick expantion of the uptake of HTA-R outcomes
  • Exploring collaborative approaches on pricing and purchasing, including those facilitated by the Critical Medicines Act
  • A debate around a demand-driven system that allows countries to determine their true unmet needs and willingness to pay
  • A comprehensive analysis of Europe's unique innovative and industrial qualities

Our shared goal: to preserve Europe's solidarity-based systems in order to guarantee equitable access to safe and effective health care for all patients.

Read our full position here: https://beneluxa.org/statements or download the full statement below. 

Last update: 10 June 2026