Figure 1
From: Requirements for benefit assessment in Germany and England – overview and comparison
Early benefit assessment in Germany according to § 35a SGB V (AMNOG). Abbr.: AMNOG = German Law for Reforming the Market for Pharmaceuticals; G-BA = Federal Joint Committee; GKV-SpV = Central Federal Association of the Statutory Health Insurance Funds; IQWiG = Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care; N = No; SGB V = Social Code Book V; Y = Yes. 1) effective for up to 1 year; 2) effective from end of 12-month assessment period; 3) with retroactive effect from end of 12-month assessment period; 4) if deemed required due to insufficient evidence base; 5) according to § 35b SGB V, if arbitrament is not accepted.