P4A Access Summit 2026

Are your next drug launches MFN‑proof?

Cambridge, UK — 15th Sept 2026
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About this event

From 2026, most‑favoured‑nation (MFN)–style pricing and new CMS models are reshaping how global payers set expectations for launch prices, discounts, and access. Traditional IRP playbooks are no longer sufficient when one “lowest price” in your basket can significantly impact your revenues.

To help pharmaceutical companies such as yourselves get ahead of this shift, we are hosting an in‑person, full‑day workshop in Cambridge, UK on Sept 15, 2026: “Most‑Favoured‑Nation in Practice: Building MFN‑proof Launch, Access and Pricing Strategies for 2026 and Beyond”.

Places are limited to ensure deep discussion and confidential case work, so please confirm your attendance by completing the registration form below.

Why should you attend

Understand how emerging MFN and international MFN constructs interact with IRA‑style measures, CMS models and IRP, and what that means for your brands’ list and net prices.

Pressure‑test your launch sequencing, access, and contracting strategies against realistic MFN scenarios that your competitors may not yet be planning for.​

Work on your own assets in cross‑functional teams to build an “MFN‑proof” pricing and access plan you can bring straight into brand and governance discussions.

Who should attend

Global and regional market access and pricing team members working on pharmaceutical launches or major renegotiations.

Commercial and brand leads for high‑value or high‑visibility assets.  

HEOR, policy, and finance stakeholders involved in price‑setting, deal evaluation, and scenario planning.

What you will do on the day

Decode the latest MFN and international pricing developments in the U.S. and key reference markets and understand their likely trajectory.

Map MFN/IRP exposure for your own assets and stress‑test launch and pricing strategies under three future states.​

Design practical contracting and value‑evidence responses that minimise MFN “price drag” while sustaining competitive positioning.

Speakers

Agenda at a Glance

Where, when and what. Join us in the perfect location.

AM Session

08:00 AM - 08:30 AM

Breakfast / Coffee / Registration

08:30 AM - 09:00 AM

Welcome, introduction to P4A and objectives for the day

MFN maturity speed-round to enable all participants to introduce themselves

09:00 AM - 09:45 AM

Why MFN is different this time:

  • Presentation on MFN is re‑shaping U.S. and cross‑border pricing  
  • Review current and proposed MFN and “international MFN” constructs 
  • Contrast MFN with classic IRP

09:45 AM - 10:00 AM

Potential to include real life Astellas experiences

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Break Out Group One: Implications for pricing, access and launch sequencing

  • Introduce language to watch for in contracts, alternatives to strict MFN, and ways to separate list price optics from net price economics
  • Teams map a “typical” 2026–2029 launch sequence under three policy futures: (1) MFN scales in US only, (2) MFN‑style clauses spread to trade deals/multi‑payer contracts, (3) MFN stalls but IRP tightens elsewhere
  • Consider use of Darren’s MFN calculator on tables

11:45 AM - 12:00 AM

Teams Feedback

12:00 AM - 13:00 PM

Lunch & Networking

PM Session

14:00 PM - 14:20 PM

Life after the JCA What does this mean for people, processes and skill sets

Sam Morrison, Rosa Faria-Matthews

14:20 PM - 15:05 PM

Roundtable discussion

15:05 PM - 15:20 PM

Break

15:20 PM - 16:00 PM

Each group to feedback on the discussions within their table

16:00 PM - 16:15 PM

Close presentations & wrap up

Sophie Schmitz

16:15 PM - 17:15 PM

Networking & drinks

See for yourself...

The P4A Access Summit 2025 was an incredible environment for learning and discovery. But amongst the serious discussions and focused interactive sessions, we do what we always do at P4A…make it enjoyable

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Join us in Beautiful Cambridge

Book your seat today

spaces are limited!

Early bird price before 31st July 2026

£ 295
£ 495 Regular Price

Lunch and refreshments included in price.

You will receive an email with the invoice.