Abstract
National pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement is a complex and ever-changing area. In a
rapidly globalising market it is essential that executives are briefed on the regulatory systems
that determine the way in which your company operates and sells its products.
The Guide to Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement Systems: Western Europe is a
straightforward guide to the pricing and reimbursement mechanisms in the major European markets.
The Guide will:
- save you time by concisely explaining the key elements of pricing and reimbursement regulation
- offer insight into latest policies and the political environment
- increase your knowledge of the ways in which governments influence and control the
pharmaceutical industry
Each country section has the following headings:
- Summary
- How is the healthcare system structured?
- What size is the pharmaceutical market?
- Are pharmaceuticals taxed?
- How are drug prices set?
- How are prices changed?
- How are drugs reimbursed?
- Is there a payback arrangement?
- Are hospital sales controlled?
- Are OTC prices regulated?
- How are pharmaceutical costs controlled?
- How are generic drugs priced?
- What are wholesale/pharmacy margins?
- Is parallel trade influential?
- What to look out for
- Abbreviations
- Useful Contacts
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