Publications by authors named "Se-Eun Hwang"
Effect of the copayment reduction system on accessibility to orphan drugs in South Korea.
Expert Rev Pharmacoecon Outcomes Res
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates how South Korea's copayment reduction system impacts access to orphan drugs (ODs), which are medicines for rare diseases.
- - Over a decade, analysis of data shows that reimbursement rates for drugs specifically for rare diseases are significantly higher than for other drugs, with shorter wait times for approval as well.
- - The findings suggest that the copayment reduction system can both facilitate and hinder access to ODs, indicating that more consistent support is needed throughout the drug approval process to improve accessibility.