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Title Guide to Pharma Pricing & Reimbursement Systems
Sub title Western Europe
Author n/a
Publication date November 2005
ISBN 0954112105
Pages 240
Price pdf £970   |   print £990 currency coverter link
Summary

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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

  • TABLE OF CONTENTS
    Austria
    Belgium
    Denmark
    Finland
    France
    Germany
    Greece
    Ireland
    Italy
    Netherlands
    Norway
    Portugal
    Spain
    Sweden
    Switzerland
    United Kingdom

    List of Figures
    Austrian healthcare financing by category in 2002 (€m)
    Austrian pharmaceutical market 2001-2003 (€m at consumer price level)*
    Health spending in Austria
    Increase in pharmaceutical sales of reimbursed drugs Austria
    Pharmaceutical price regulation classification in Austria
    Number of medicinal products according to classification (1 January 2005)
    The registration to reimbursement structure for pharmaceuticals in Austria
    Pharmaceutical hospital sales in Austria
    Austrian OTC sales
    Patient co-payments 2001-2005 (€)
    Growth of generics market in Austria (2000-2005)
    Wholesale pharmacy margins (2005)
    Pharmacy margins for purchasers who receive preferential treatment
    Pharmacy margins for private customers
    Price structure of medicines in Austria in 2003
    Price build-up of pharmaceuticals in Austria - 2005
    Changes to the pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement system in Austria (1995-2005)
    Summary of pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in Austria
    Healthcare budget in Belgium
    Administrative procedures for pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement
    Reimbursement rates by drug category in Belgium
    Drug pricing and reimbursement timeline
    Healthcare expenditure by drug category
    NCE reimbursement premiums in Belgium (2000)
    Refused registrations in Chapter I
    Summary of patient co-payment criteria in Belgium
    The Maximum A Facturer Cap
    Price breakdown of pharmaceuticals according to consumer price
    Average price build-up of pharmaceuticals
    Changes to the drug price and reimbursement system in Belgium (1992-2006)
    Summary of pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in Belgium
    Danish pharmaceutical market 2002-2004 (€m at consumer price level)*
    Sales pharmaceutical specialties, 2001-2005 (pharmacy purchase prices; DKKm)
    Number of active substances, medicinal products and packs, on the Danish market 2000-2004
    Price development of pharmaceuticals
    Reimbursement, co-payment and turnover of pharmaceuticals sold to individuals divided by reimbursement types in the third quarter of 2004
    Ongoing medicine reimbursement re-assessment procedure
    Sales of medicinal products in the hospital sector 2000-2004 (DKKm)
    Annual patient reimbursement levels for prescription medicines
    Permitted price variation for generic substitution in Denmark
    Pharmacy margins in Denmark - 2002
    Price build-up of pharmaceuticals in Denmark - 2005
    Price build up of pharmaceuticals, EU average vs. Denmark
    Parallel imports in Denmark
    Changes to the drug price and reimbursement system in Denmark (1991-2005)
    Summary of pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in Denmark
    Danish pharmaceutical market 2002-2004 (€m at consumer price level)*
    Sales pharmaceutical specialties, 2001-2005 (pharmacy purchase prices; DKKm)
    Number of active substances, medicinal products and packs, on the Danish market 2000-2004
    Price development of pharmaceuticals
    Reimbursement, co-payment and turnover of pharmaceuticals sold to individuals divided by reimbursement types in the third quarter of 2004
    Ongoing medicine reimbursement re-assessment procedure
    Sales of medicinal products in the hospital sector 2000-2004 (DKKm)
    Annual patient reimbursement levels for prescription medicines
    Permitted price variation for generic substitution in Denmark
    Pharmacy margins in Denmark - 2002
    Price build-up of pharmaceuticals in Denmark - 2005
    Price build up of pharmaceuticals, EU average vs. Denmark
    Parallel imports in Denmark
    Changes to the drug price and reimbursement system in Denmark (1991-2005)
    Summary of pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in Denmark
    Pharmaceutical sales at consumer prices in Finland, 2004
    Breakdown of drug sales in 2003
    Wholesale price index for all medicines, prescription medicines and self-care medicines compared to the consumer price index, 1998-2003
    Wholesale price and special reimbursement status application process
    Medicine reimbursement paid by the SII, 2003
    Most significant diseases entitling the patient to special reimbursement of medicine costs, 2003
    Most significant diseases entitling the patient to special refunds and average cost per recipient, 2004
    Drugs granted special reimbursement status in 2004
    First year of generic substitution in Finland (April 2003-March 2004)
    Pharmacy price bands in Finland - 2003
    State-imposed pharmacy fees in Finland - 2003
    Figure.12 Price build-up of pharmaceuticals in Finland, 2004
    Changes to the drug price and reimbursement system in Finland (1990-2005)
    Summary of pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in Finland
    Pharmaceutical sales at consumer prices in Finland, 2004
    Breakdown of drug sales in 2003
    Wholesale price index for all medicines, prescription medicines and self-care medicines compared to the consumer price index, 1998-2003
    Wholesale price and special reimbursement status application process
    Medicine reimbursement paid by the SII, 2003
    Most significant diseases entitling the patient to special reimbursement of medicine costs, 2003
    Most significant diseases entitling the patient to special refunds and average cost per recipient, 2004
    Drugs granted special reimbursement status in 2004
    First year of generic substitution in Finland (April 2003-March 2004)
    Pharmacy price bands in Finland - 2003
    State-imposed pharmacy fees in Finland - 2003
    Price build-up of pharmaceuticals in Finland, 2004
    hanges to the drug price and reimbursement system in Finland (1990-2005)
    Summary of pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in Finland
    European average prices in relation to France
    Payback system for companies that have not signed conventions with the CEPS
    Fee exemptions per pharmaco-therapeutic aggregate
    Tax on promotional spend of pharmaceuticals
    Share of generics as a percentage of all medicines sold 1999-2003
    Directory of generics as percentage of the market for reimbursable products
    Wholesaler and pharmacy margins 2005
    Price build-up for an average €10 non-reimbursable and reimbursable medicinal
    Changes to the drug price and reimbursement system in France (1990-2004)
    Summary of pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in France
    Pharmaceutical industry in Germany (2003): figures and facts
    Pharmaceutical sales per capita (2002 in US$ adjusted for purchasing power)
    Expenditures in statutory health insurance system (2003)
    Sales and packages sold through pharmacies (2003)
    Pharmaceutical prices: an international comparison (2003)
    Regulatory measures and attractiveness of German generics market (2001)
    Pharmacy margins in Germany
    Price build-up of lower priced pharmaceuticals in Germany - 2004
    Price build-up of higher priced pharmaceuticals in Germany - 2004
    Price structure of prescription medicines in Germany vs. Europe - 2001
    Parallel Imports in the pharmacy market (at manufacturer's prices)
    Changes to the drug price and reimbursement system in Germany (1993-2004)
    Summary of pharmaceutical cost-containment measures in Germany
    Pharmaceutical industry in Germany (2003): figures and facts
    Pharmaceutical sales per capita (2002 in US$ adjusted for purchasing power)
    Expenditure


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