BACKGROUND External reference pricing is widely used throughout the world due to its simplicity in pharmaceutical price setting and its cost-lowering effect. Korean government has been using external reference pricing process to set maximum prices for new drugs. Its importance was increased due to recently introduced policy where certain drugs can be exempted from economic evaluation and foreign prices are the only criteria for setting price. This study was conducted to review global trend of external reference pricing and gain insights about this process. METHODS We reviewed literatures about external reference pricing and different methodologies used in different countries. Theoretical and practical aspects of external reference pricing were reviewed and discussed. RESULTS External reference pricing was being used in 26 countries out of 28 European Union member countries. Many countries from other parts of the world, such as Canada, Mexico, Japan, Taiwan and Norway are using this process and the number of countries implementing this process is increasing. Although the main idea was the same, details varied between countries depending on their economic background. It is mostly used to regulate pharmaceutical prices and several studies suggested that it leads to lower prices. However, it is worried to cause a global price convergence and pharmaceutical companies can strategically use this to maximize profit. CONCLUSIONS Policy decision makers should be aware of the various external reference pricing carefully and flexibly according to their policy directions.
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Abstract 서론 연구방법 연구결과 1. 외국약가참조제도 검토 시 고려 항목 2. 외국약가참조제도의 활용목적 3. 외국약가참조제도의 적용 약제 범위 4. 참조 대상 국가 선정과 수 5. 참조가 계산 방식 6. 참조가격 유형 7. 외국약가참조에 의한 가격의 조정 8. 외국약가참조제도가 약가에 미친 영향 고찰 결론 참고문헌
한국보건사회약료경영학회 [Korean Academy of Social & Managed Care Phemacy]
설립연도
2009
분야
의약학>약학
소개
본 학회는 비영리 학술단체로서 환자의 삶의 질 향상을 위한 약료(pharmaceutical care)가 보장될 수 있도록 약료경영약학(managed care pharmacy)을 발전시키는 데 궁극 목적을 두고 다음과 같은 활동을 전개하여 사회에 기여하며 회원 상호간의 친목을 도모한다.
간행물
간행물명
한국보건사회약료경영학회지 [Journal of Korean Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy]