PPTA Presents at the European Haemophilia Consortium

PPTA presents at the European Haemophilia Consortium Roundtable Event on Health Technology Assessment.

October 9, 2012
Brussels

PPTA presentation:
"Hemophilia and Prophylaxis: A Proposed Whole of Life Approach"
- Albert Farrugia, Vice President, PPTA Global Access

Created on June 26 2012.

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PPTA Presents at the European Haemophilia Consortium

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