The EU Commission accepts commitments made by a pharmaceutical company to reduce prices for six off-patent cancer medicines by 73% addressing excessive pricing concerns (Aspen)

Antitrust: Commission accepts commitments by Aspen to reduce prices for six off-patent cancer medicines by 73% addressing excessive pricing concerns* The European Commission has made commitments offered by Aspen legally binding under EU antitrust rules. Aspen has to reduce its prices in Europe for six critical cancer medicines by 73% on average. In addition, Aspen has to ensure the continued supply of these off-patent medicines for a significant period. Executive Vice-President Margrethe Vestager, in charge of competition policy, said: “As a result of today's decision, Aspen has to radically reduce its prices across Europe for six medicines that are essential to treat certain serious forms of blood cancer, including myeloma and leukaemia. Some patients, including young children, depend