Japan announces products to be repriced
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) has revealed the 17 drugs for which it plans to review prices … read more »
Government study suggests Finnish medicine pricing system results in higher prices
A study published by The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health shows if Finland had adopted systems similar to those … read more »
ABPI: Voluntary Scheme expected to boost NHS Scotland by £70 million
ABPI Scotland has reported the Voluntary Scheme is returning £1 million per week to NHS Scotland, and might reach £70 … read more »
Consultation on changes to Statutory Scheme
The UK Government has opened a consultation into the Statutory Scheme including adjustments to the payment percentages to be used … read more »
DHSC announces Voluntary Scheme rate of 5.9% for 2020
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has announced the percentage repayment that will be required on NHS drug … read more »
Price cuts from manufacturers ensures reimbursement in China
Reports show that global manufacturers of medicines have been prepared to cut drugs prices by 61%, on average, in order … read more »
Updated: PMPRB consultation on draft Guidelines
Canada’s Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) has launched a consultation on its new Guidelines including changes for both grandfathered … read more »
Switzerland announces outcomes from triennial drug price review
Switzerland’s latest review of drug prices has reduced prices on half of the medicines reviewed. Every year Switzerland’s Bundesamt für … read more »
Labour Party Conference presents proposals on medicine pricing
The Leader of the Opposition, the Rt Hon Jeremy Corbyn MP, gave his address to the Labour Party Conference on … read more »
Substantial changes to Medicine regulations in Canada from July 2020
Significant changes have been published, due to come into force in 2020, affecting the countries used by Canada in international … read more »
