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Maintenance of grounds for original drug price

By Kim, Jung-Ju | translator Kim, Jung-Ju

23.07.26 12:08:53

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Health Insurance Act Benefit Standard Rule Legislative Notice

Coming into effect on November 20th


The government will establish a legal basis so that the insurance price of the original drug can be reduced ex officio when a generic of an original drug whose patent has expired is listed on the drug reimbursement list. It is interpreted that they are trying to respond to pharmaceutical companies by preparing a clear basis for the ex officio adjustment drug price lawsuits that arise every time. The Ministry of Health and Welfare made a legislative announcement on the 26th and announced the implementation date of the 'Partial Amendment Decree of the Rules on the Standards of National Health Insurance Medical Care Benefit' with this content. The government is lowering the price of the original drug through an ex offic

Kim, Jung-Ju(jj0831@dailypharm.com)
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