Core Principles

• Patients and patient advocates need to be engaged in all discussions on medical innovation and access as these are the individuals most affected by policies and decisions made in this area.
• All patients have the fundamental right to access safe and effective therapies and technologies, including medications.
• The advancement of medical research and improved treatments benefits patients around the globe.
• Access and innovation are inseparable. Without access, innovation generates no benefit; without innovation, access leads to limited outcomes.
• It is essential to understand the true drivers of medical innovation and access, particularly in developing and poor countries.