Medicine Price Regulation in Bhutan 2024

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Medicine Price Regulation in Bhutan - Policy Brief 2024

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Medicine Price Regulation in Bhutan 2024

November 6, 2024

The Access and Delivery Partnership (ADP), led by UNDP in collaboration with WHO and supported by the Government of Japan, presents this policy brief on "Medicine Price Regulation in Bhutan," which explores the country's strategies for regulating medicine prices to enhance access to affordable healthcare. The report highlights Bhutan's initiatives to strengthen policies and systems that ensure life-saving medicines are accessible to all, aligning with the goals of universal health coverage. It underscores the importance of sustainable, country-led reforms and the need to build the capacities of key institutions. Additionally, the document identifies existing challenges and offers recommendations to harmonize medicine pricing policies, improve regulation, and promote long-term progress in Bhutan's healthcare system.