作者: Vanda Markovic-Pekovic , Ranko Škrbić , Brian Godman , Lars L Gustafsson , None
DOI: 10.1586/ERP.12.48
关键词: Drug Utilization 、 Ambulatory care 、 Health insurance 、 Economic growth 、 Observational study 、 Environmental health 、 Medicine
摘要: Background: Multiple reforms have been introduced in the Republic of Srpska to enhance prescribing efficiency. Objectives: First, assess their influence on utilization and expenditure proton-pump inhibitors, statins renin–angiotensin inhibitor drugs. Second, whether can obtain low prices for generics. Third, suggest additional that could be introduced. Methods: Observational study all ambulatory care patients between 2003 2010. Defined daily doses (DDDs) DDDs per 1000 inhabitants day used measuring changes utilization. Reimbursed as health insurance perspective. Results: Increasing three classes. Utilization angiotensin-receptor blockers principally limited by restrictions. expenditure/DDD classes decreased up 82% 2010 versus 2004, appreciably improving efficiency statins. Increased esomeprazole at higher reimbursed expenditure/DDD,...