Exploring the feasibility of sharing information on medicine prices across countries OECD Health Working Papers No. 171

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E-Drug: Exploring the feasibility of sharing information on medicine prices across countries OECD Health Working Papers No. 171

[Cross posted with thanks from HAI Europe members list]

On this occasion I am pleased to share with you a OECD study on the obstacles and possiblites for sharing information and data on medicine prices. The report authored by Marjolijn Moens,Eliana Barrenho and Valiere Paris (with funding from Norway) frames the need of greater transparency in pharmaceutical markets within the limits of resolution WHA72.8 and WHO EURO’s initiative of the Novel Medicines Platform (NMP) and will provide additional background to ongoing research by HAI on the matter both at EU and global levels.

Exploring the feasibility of sharing information on medicine prices across countries

In recent years, the call for transparency in pharmaceutical pricing has gained momentum among policymakers and stakeholders. Following a resolution of the 72nd World Health Assembly and the establishment of the Oslo Medicines Initiative, there has been a concerted push for greater transparency in pricing practices. However, the exact scope of transparency measures remains unclear. Key questions persist regarding which prices and for which medicines should be disclosed, the conditions under which countries are willing to share this information, and the barriers hindering such efforts. To clarify these issues and advance the policy debate, the OECD examined the feasibility of sharing medicine price information across countries. A country survey was conducted to explore the willingness, expectations, and motives of governments and payers for sharing information on medicine prices. This report presents the key findings derived from the survey and concludes with an assessment of the feasibility of sharing net medicine price information among OECD countries.

https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/social-issues-migration-health/exploring-the-feasibility-of-sharing-information-on-medicine-prices-across-countries_5e4a7a47-en;jsessionid=MbXqglHiF7WaO14O5rJ9hzEYd19To0Ns7hskGwdU.ip-10-240-5-180

Report https://www.oecd-ilibrary.org/deliver/5e4a7a47-en.pdf?itemId=%2Fcontent%2Fpaper%2F5e4a7a47-en&mimeType=pdf

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