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Is India capable of ensuring equitable access to biopharmaceuticals?

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According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), an estimated two billion people across the world do not have access to essential medicines for life threatening diseases like cancer, AIDS and even autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes.

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The US biosimilar market: Predictions for 2021

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It has been five years since the first biosimilar launched in United States market—marking the first steps in expanding access to innovative biologic-based treatments that help patients manage and treat difficult illnesses such as cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, and other life-altering diseases. million patients.

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Towards a healthier, more equitable and innovative Indian healthcare sector

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Specific highlights of the budget for the sector include an increase in outlay for research and development and for the Ayushman BharatPradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY), the government’s universal health coverage scheme, which saw a 10 per cent budget increase to Rs 7,300 crores.

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CADTH advisory panel consults on framework for pan-Canadian formulary

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In Canada, coverage for prescription drugs exists through an array of public and private drug plans. The Panel’s mandate did not include governance structures, financing, patient eligibility, or the interplay between public and private insurance plans. Background. a formulary); and. a formulary); and. Drug cost was not a consideration.