BeOne Medicines has reached a voluntary agreement with the US government covering cancer medicine access, future pricing and continued investment in US pharmaceutical manufacturing.

The reimbursement decision clears the way for Irish patients with Friedreich’s ataxia to access the first treatment for the rare neurological disease, following prolonged negotiations over cost and clinical value.

Interpharma says seven of 22 innovative medicines introduced between January 2025 and June 2026 were not submitted for Swiss reimbursement, as companies consider the potential implications of Swiss prices for the US market.