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The road to competitive generic drug prices in Canada.

Authors :
Law, Michael R.
Kratzer, Jillian
Source :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ); 9/17/2013, Vol. 185 Issue 13, p1141-1144, 4p, 1 Graph
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article deals with past attempts to promote competitive pricing for generic drugs in Canada. It relates the emergence of compulsory licensing that allow generic firms to produce versions of on-patent drugs. It discusses the implementation of regulated price caps following the elimination of compulsory licensing in 1992. It outlines lessons for seeking competitive process through competitive bidding.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08203946
Volume :
185
Issue :
13
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
90300425
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.121367