‘Enspryng’ a new drug for neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), is expected to be listed for reimbursement in Korea within the year.

According to industry sources, Roche Korea completed drug pricing negotiations with the National Health Insurance Service for the reimbursement of its NMOSD treatment Ensprying (satralizumab). Therefore, reimbursement may be applied from December at the earliest.

The company had applied for the reimbursement of its Ensprying in H2 2022 after receiving approval in H1 2021. However, due to its high price, the company and authorities have found it quite difficult to set a reimbursement standard and financial sharing plan.

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