Guide to Pharma Pricing & Reimbursement Systems

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 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