Global Pharmaceutical Policy

Global Pharmaceutical Policy delves into the pivotal role that medicines play in global health care. The book examines how rising costs in research and development have not been matched by a surge in new therapeutic options, placing immense pressure on both public and private budgets. As pharmaceutical prices soar and access remains limited, the challenges vary dramatically between wealthy populations, where prescription drugs are often used excessively, and poorer regions that continue to suffer from neglected diseases. Against the backdrop of debates on health care reform and persistent economic challenges, authors Frederick M. Abbott and Graham Dukes bring their extensive expertise to illuminate the complexities of international pharmaceutical policy. Drawing on years of advising governments, multilateral organizations, and policy-makers, they provide an insightful analysis of the global system governing medicine development, production, distribution, and consumption. This compelling work is a valuable resource for policy-makers, healthcare professionals, industry stakeholders, teachers, students, and legal experts interested in public health and international trade.