Search for dissertations about: "pharmacy policy"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words pharmacy policy.
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1. The Liberalization Experiment : Understanding the political rationales leading to change in pharmacy policy
Abstract : In 2009, a pharmacy policy reform was introduced in Sweden whereby the state owned community pharmacy monopoly was abolished. As a result two thirds of the pharmacies were sold. As there were no longer restrictions on ownership and establishment, new pharmacies and new owners appeared. READ MORE
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2. Translating Foreign Ideas into Domestic Practices : Pharmaceutical Policies in Laos and Vietnam
Abstract : Similar policies may be found in different countries. This, in turn, is an indication that policies travel. READ MORE
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3. Swedish Pharmaceutical Benefit Reforms ?Analyses of implementation, pharmaceutical sales patterns and expenditures
Abstract : Background: Over the last few decades, the sales of prescription drugs have increased dramatically in many western countries; however, this increase requires individuals and society to bear larger economic consequences. To improve cost control for pharmaceuticals, several reforms attempt to reconcile the economic responsibility of the patients, prescribers and third party payers. READ MORE
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4. Asymmetric Information and The Production of Health
Abstract : The common theme of this thesis is the analysis of asymmetric information when applied to the market for health care production. The thesis consists of six more or less independent papers and an introduction to the thesis were purpose and methodology are stated (part one). Part two is an investigation into the pricing of pharmaceuticals in Sweden. READ MORE
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Abstract : The first paper, Pharmaceutical R&D: a real option approach, considers the process of pharmaceutical R&D analyzed with real option theory. This process is analyzed as an opportunity to research and develop a new pharmaceutical. Contrary to other models using real option analysis I use an option that takes time to exercise. READ MORE