Biopharmaceutical industry’s considerations on key elements for an effective multilateral Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness, and Response (PPR) instrument.

Key elements of this paper include:

• Inclusive and transparent negotiation process
• Efficiency first: the principle of subsidiarity
• A predictable system with aligned expectations
• Complementarity to existing instruments
• A facilitated, predictable access to pathogens
• Promote more equitable access
• Keep borders open and trade flowing
• Protects IP and leverages private sector efficiencies