Antimicrobial Resistance: Tackling the Gap in R&D Resources with Pull Incentives - in collaboration with Wellcome Trust

Jun 22, 2018 Antimicrobial Resistance: Tackling the Gap in R&D Resources with Pull Incentives - in collaboration with Wellcome Trust
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Not enough new antibiotics are in development to guarantee that we can continue to treat infections. Current market conditions will not incentivise the investment necessary to restock the antibiotic pipeline, and “push” funding that directly supports early-stage R&D is insufficient to create a functioning market for the future.

This briefing outlines why pull incentives are necessary; some of the key principles they need to fulfill; and next steps towards implementing or piloting a pull incentive.

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