No difference in between-country variability in use of newly approved orphan and non- orphan medicinal products - a pilot study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Regulators and payers have to strike a balance between the needs of the patient and the optimal allocation of resources. Drugs indicated for rare diseases (orphan medicines) are a special group in this context because of their often...

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Main Authors: Bloechl-Daum Brigitte, Leufkens Hubert GM, Heemstra Harald E, Stolk Pieter, Heerdink Eibert R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Orphanet Journal of Rare Diseases
Online Access:http://www.ojrd.com/content/4/1/27