Aaltonen, Affordability of medicines from the pharmaceutical system perspective - Comparative analysis of Finland and New Zealand

Medicines are among the most common and important health care interventions. Most high income countries have implemented reimbursement systems, to ensure economic access to necessary medicines. This study aimed to examine the features of pharmaceutical systems in Finland and New Zealand, and how they translate into affordability-related outcomes. The study found that the Finnish system provides a wider choice between reimbursed therapeutic options, and faster availability of new innovative...