The Guide to Pharmaceutical Pricing & Reimbursement Systems: Western Europe

Urch Publishing
November 1, 2005
245 Pages - SKU: URC1284147
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Countries covered: Europe

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
Key features of this unique book
  • Easy to use
    • Standardised headings and full indexing allow you to access the relevant information quickly
  • Well researched
    • Extensive use of primary and secondary sources makes the book extremely comprehensive
  • Up to date
    • Impending developments are clearly indicated, allowing you to anticipate the changes that will affect you business
  • Clearly presented
    • Using a question and answer format, the information is easily digestible


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