Drug utilization and drug pricing in the private primary healthcare system in Malaysia: an employer price control mechanism

• Main Authors: Zin, Che Suraya, Mohd Taufek, Nor Hidayah, Shaikh Rahman Bux, Siti Halimah Bux
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020
• Subjects: RS Pharmacy and materia medica
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/86973/1/2020_Zin_employer%20control%20mechanism_frontiers_fpubh-08-551328.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/86973/; https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2020.551328/full
• Institution: Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia

Uncontrolled drug pricing in the private healthcare system in Malaysia leads to high drug prices; however, its impact on employee drug utilization and employer reimbursement coverage is unclear. This study examined patterns of drug pricing and drug utilization among employees covered by employer m...