The OECD’s Health Working Paper ‘Exploring the feasibility of sharing information on medicine prices across countries’ delves into the potential for countries to share information on medicine prices—a move that could significantly impact affordability and access to healthcare globally. This paper explores the feasibility, benefits, and challenges of sharing net prices for medicines across borders, an issue increasingly critical as medicine costs continue to drive catastrophic out-of-pocket health expenditures for many.
As calls for pricing transparency gain momentum, the paper highlights insights from a survey that captures the willingness and motivations of various governments and payers to share price data, advancing global discussions on equitable access to essential medicines.