"Budget impact analyses": a practical policy making tool for drug reimbursement decisions.

Iran J Pharm Res

Department of Pharmacoeconomics and Pharmaceutical Management, School of Pharmacy, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.

Published: October 2014

AI Article Synopsis

  • The article discusses how Budget Impact Analysis (BIA) can be a valuable tool for policymakers to enhance decision-making related to drug formulary and reimbursement.
  • It emphasizes the potential benefits of using BIA reports for key players in Iran's healthcare system, including the Ministry of Health, health insurance organizations, and hospitals.
  • The aim is to improve the financial management of healthcare resources and ensure better access to necessary medications for patients.

Article Abstract

In the present article, Budget Impact Analysis as an effective, practical financial tool has been introduced to the policy makers for improving drug formulary and reimbursement decision making. In Iran, Ministry of Health (MOH), health insurance organizations, and health care providers such as hospitals could take the most advantage of the BIAs reports.

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