Pricing Under Pressure: What MFN Really Means for Global Strategy

Market Access Matters

Market Access Matters
Pricing Under Pressure: What MFN Really Means for Global Strategy
Mar 03, 2026 Season 4 Episode 9

Most Favored Nation (MFN) pricing has taken over conversations at conferences, client meetings, and boardrooms alike, but what does it actually mean in practice?

In this episode, we continue the conversation on evolving US pricing policy. Host Louise Bennett is joined by three of the Access Infinity team: Leigh Ann Bruhn, Louisa Byrne, and Richard Mee. Together, they discuss the current MFN landscape from multiple angles: US payer and policy, global pricing and modelling, and ex-US strategic implications. 

From the ground at the recent ACCESS Forum in New Orleans, to conversations with European clients, the team explores where MFN stands today, what remains deeply uncertain, and how manufacturers are (and aren't) responding. 

A timely conversation for anyone navigating the intersection of US policy and global market access strategy.

To connect and continue the conversation with Leigh Ann, Louisa and Richard, visit the LinkedIn links below: 

www.linkedin.com/in/leighannvalue/ 

www.linkedin.com/in/louisa-oliver-byrne-05a3b212b/ 

www.linkedin.com/in/richard-mee-3a227a11/

You can also let us know what you thought of this episode by emailing host Louise on louise@accessinfinity.com.

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