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Delayed re-evaluation of hyaluronic acid eye drops

By Lee, Tak-Sun | translator Kim, Jung-Ju

23.12.20 16:53:03

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Health Insurance Policy Review Committee considering a comprehensive review of all eye-drops

HIRA, yet to finalize decision, amid opposing opinions from media reports and experts

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The re-evaluation of the reimbursement appropriateness of hyaluronic acid (HA) eye drops has ultimately been delayed.

On the 7th, the Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service (HIRA)¡¯s Drug Reimbursement Committee decided to conduct an additional review of the re-evaluation item. Similarly, on the 20th, the Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW)¡¯s Health Insurance Policy Review Committee was unable to reach a decision.

Experts who reviewed the re-evaluation item expressed concerns about the potential impact of limiting the amount of HA eye drops use on other single-use eye drops. As the re-evaluation process goes back to the beginning, it will take some time for the results

Lee, Tak-Sun(hooggasi2@dailypharm.com)
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