A rare disease is one that affects less than 1 in 2,000 in general population, and they are often chronic and life-threatening. Due to the high cost to develop and small market for orphan drugs, historically manufacturers ...

Background: Insulin replacement therapy is the cornerstone for the treatment of type 1 and 2 diabetes mellitus. Two of the most used methods are continuous subcutaneous insulin infusion and multiple daily injections. This ...

Depression is an illness that has a strong social and economic impact, and that has seen its prevalence increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. As with many sectors of healthcare, the increased costs of treatment and the ...

Background: In 2001, 46 African Union nations signed the Abuja Declaration, committing 15 percent of their public expenditures to health. Objectives: In this paper, I was motivated to determine if government spending on ...

Background: Despite progress in recent years, generic drugs markets are not developing its full potential, particularly in countries with more intense price regulation. Tendering is an alternative and indirect price setting ...