Affordability Assessment from a Static to Dynamic Concept: A Scenario-Based Assessment of Cardiovascular Medicines

Affordability Assessment from a Static to Dynamic Concept: A Scenario-Based Assessment of Cardiovascular Medicines

The out-of-pocket payments for prescription medications can impose a financial burden on patients from low- and middle- incomes and who suffer from chronic diseases. The present study aims at evaluating the affordability of cardiovascular disease (CVD) medication in Iran. This includes measuring aff...

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Main Authors: Leila Zarei, Iman Karimzadeh, Najmeh Moradi, Payam Peymani, Sara Asadi, Zaheer-Ud-Din Babar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-03-01
Series:International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health
Subjects:
cardiovascular disease
affordability
scenario-based assessment
medication cost
middle-income countries
health care system
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/17/5/1710

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