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Erschienen in: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy 1/2013

01.02.2013 | Correspondence

A New Reimbursement System for Innovative Pharmaceuticals Combining Value-Based and Free Market Pricing

verfasst von: Brian Godman, Lars L. Gustafsson

Erschienen in: Applied Health Economics and Health Policy | Ausgabe 1/2013

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We read the recent paper by Persson and colleagues with interest [1]. However, we think the paper contained some misunderstandings which we believe should be discussed further, as this paper is likely to be widely read both in Sweden and across Europe. …
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Metadaten
Titel
A New Reimbursement System for Innovative Pharmaceuticals Combining Value-Based and Free Market Pricing
verfasst von
Brian Godman
Lars L. Gustafsson
Publikationsdatum
01.02.2013
Verlag
Springer International Publishing AG
Erschienen in
Applied Health Economics and Health Policy / Ausgabe 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1175-5652
Elektronische ISSN: 1179-1896
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40258-012-0008-7

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