Insights

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Drug shortages are on the rise – but what is their impact?

16 September 2024

In this article, we discuss the global issue of drug shortages. We summarise our research where we developed a framework for quantifying the cost of a shortage, and through three case studies provide illustrative estimates of these costs.

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Green Healthcare: Are We Asking the Right Questions?

11 September 2024

The climate-health crisis is a growing global concern, and identifying the right starting points is crucial.

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Around The World in HTAs: Thailand – An Ever-Evolving Policy Tool

9 September 2024

In our Around the World in HTAs insight series we shed light on HTA successes and challenges around the world. In this edition, Sarin KC, Manit Sittimart, Chittawan Poonsiri, Yi Wang, and Simon Brassel take us to Thailand.

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R&D for new drugs to tackle AMR is a high-return investment for all EU member states

19 July 2024

Two recently-published papers predict high returns from a policy which incentivises the development of new antibiotics.

Around the World in HTAs: United States – Making HTA Great Again

11 June 2024

In this Insights series, Around the World in HTAs, we shed light on HTA around the world. In this edition, Chris Sampson and Dan Ollendorf take us to the United States.

Using Target Product Profiles (TPPs) to improve diagnostic testing for cancer

10 June 2024

Tackling cancer is a major global priority. Early detection and diagnosis can help patients get timely access to treatment and dramatically improve cancer outcomes. This relies, in part, on the effective diagnostic tests.

NICE at 25: Technology Appraisals – Faster Access to Modern Treatment?

1 May 2024

OHE celebrates NICE’s 25th anniversary through a series of insights explaining NICE’s first steps and discussing NICE’s present and future role.

NICE at 25: HTA Methods Guidelines – Evolution, not revolution

1 May 2024

OHE celebrates NICE’s 25 anniversary through a series of insights explaining NICE’s first steps and discussing NICE’s present and future role.

Plan For A New EU Pharmaceutical Legislation: What Will It Mean For Pharmaceutical Innovation?

12 April 2024

The European Commission and European Parliament have set out their proposals for a reformed EU pharmaceutical legislation which could substantially change the incentive ecosystem for the first time in 20 years.