Market Access with CEPS: Your Guide to France’s Health Product Pricing Authority

The Comité Économique des Produits de Santé (CEPS) is an interministerial body under the joint authority of the French ministers responsible for health, social security, and the economy. Its primary role is to set the prices of medicines and tariffs for medical devices reimbursed by mandatory health insurance.

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Core Functions of CEPS

CEPS’s main responsibilities include:

•     Price Setting: Establishing prices for medicines and tariffs for medical devices intended for individual use that are covered by mandatory health insurance.
•     Policy Contribution: Proposing and contributing to the development of economic policies related to health products.

Leadership and Key Contacts

As of February 2025, CEPS is led by President Virginie Beaumeunier The organization comprises two sections:

•     Medicines Section: Vice-President Jean-Patrick Sales oversees this section.
•     Medical Devices Section: Vice-President Bernard Celli leads this section.

Contact Details for CEPS

Website: https://sante.gouv.fr/ceps

Postal Address:
Comité Économique des Produits de Santé
14 avenue Duquesne
75350 Paris 07 SP, France

Challenges in Working with CEPS

Engaging with CEPS involves:

•     Understanding Pricing Frameworks: Familiarity with CEPS’s criteria and procedures for price setting is crucial for successful market access. This includes relevant laws and the framework agreement (accord cadre) between the CEPS and the industry association LEEM.
•     Timely and Accurate Submissions: Ensuring that all necessary documentation is complete and submitted promptly to facilitate the evaluation process and avoid penalties.
•     Stakeholder Collaboration: Working effectively with various healthcare stakeholders in France to align with CEPS’s guidelines and recommendations.

Successful collaboration with CEPS can lead to efficient market entry and favorable reimbursement outcomes in France.

Opportunities with Justin Stindt Consultants

Justin Stindt CEPS expertise ensures:

•     Expert CEPS Submissions: Creating high-quality submissions for price negotiations and tariff settings.
•     Market Access CEPS Strategies: Proven methods for optimizing pricing & reimbursement outcomes.
•     Specialist CEPS Processes: In-depth knowledge of French health product pricing evaluations to accelerate approvals.

Justin Stindt Consultants specializes in helping clients prepare effective submissions and engage confidently with CEPS evaluations.