Economic aspects of the new Spanish laws on pharmaceutical preparations

  1. Antoñanzas, F. 1
  2. Oliva, J. 2
  3. Pinillos, M. 1
  4. Juàrez, C. 1
  1. 1 Universidad de La Rioja
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    Universidad de La Rioja

    Logroño, España

    ROR https://ror.org/0553yr311

  2. 2 Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha
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    Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha

    Ciudad Real, España

    ROR https://ror.org/05r78ng12

Revista:
European Journal of Health Economics

ISSN: 1618-7598

Año de publicación: 2007

Volumen: 8

Número: 3

Páginas: 297-300

Tipo: Artículo

DOI: 10.1007/S10198-007-0050-9 PMID: 17401592 SCOPUS: 2-s2.0-34547807078 WoS: WOS:000253955000012 GOOGLE SCHOLAR

Otras publicaciones en: European Journal of Health Economics

Resumen

In this article, we provide readers with a summary of the main economic features of the recently approved Spanish law regarding pharmaceutical preparations entitled the Law of Guarantees and Rational Use of Pharmaceuticals and Health Products (Law 29/2006 of July 26th). We review information on pricing, reference pricing, promotion of generic drugs, public reimbursement, patients' contributions, and penalties. Other aspects of minor economic relevance such as the information on prices shown in the packs and the transparency on the results of clinical trials irrespective of whether these are positive or not, are not addressed in this paper. We conclude with some observations on the new horizons opened up by this new legal framework. We have not included any detailed references to the new law; we merely wish to comment on certain aspects of its application. © 2007 Springer-Verlag.