Industry approval for Irish deal to deliver faster access to innovative medicines

26 January 2026

The Irish Pharmaceutical Healthcare Association (IPHA) has welcomed the new four-year framework agreement, expressing confidence that it will allow more innovative medicines to reach patients faster, and describing it as a positive step in supporting the life sciences industry in Ireland.

This deal on the pricing and supply of medicines reflects a continued desire on all sides to invest in treatments that improve outcomes for patients in Ireland and speed up the process of reimbursing new medicines in compliance with the law.

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