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The number of reimbursed drugs is the lowest in 33 months

By Chon, Seung-Hyun | translator Choi HeeYoung

22.11.09 06:20:26

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Changes brought about by tightening regulations

2923 fewer since October 2020

A sharp drop in new entry generics due to the reorganization of the drug price system and regulations on joint development

The number of medicines listed on the health insurance benefit list is the smallest in about three years. New-entry drugs have decreased significantly due to the price reorganization of generic drugs and joint development regulations. The size of the reimbursed drug has been greatly reduced due to the reorganization of items such as microbial or unclaimed deletion of drug benefits. Prior to the reorganization of the drug price system, reimbursed drugs exploded, but they are rapidly recovering to the previous level. According to the HIRA on the 8th, a total of 23,604 drugs were registered as of the 1st of this month. It decreased by 1,057 in a month from 24,661 in the previous month. The health authorities delete drugs th

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