Article Related content Article metrics Rapid responses Response Rapid Response: Re: The scandal of generic drug pricing: drug regulation policies need review Despite ongoing recession and implementation of strict austerity measures, prices of generics in Greece are still high, sometimes up to 880% higher than the same generics in Sweden! [1] Even so, generics in Greece are prescribed only in 20% of patients. [2][3] References [1] http://neoskosmos.com/news/en/generic-drug-prices-sky-high [2] http://gabi-journal.net/news/measures-to-increase-generics-use-in-greece [3] https://www.ihs.com/country-industry-forecasting.html?ID=10659107152 Competing interests: No competing interests 03 March 2017 Stavros Saripanidis Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology Thessaloniki, Greece
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Re: The scandal of generic drug pricing: drug regulation policies need review
Despite ongoing recession and implementation of strict austerity measures, prices of generics in Greece are still high, sometimes up to 880% higher than the same generics in Sweden! [1]
Even so, generics in Greece are prescribed only in 20% of patients. [2][3]
References
[1] http://neoskosmos.com/news/en/generic-drug-prices-sky-high
[2] http://gabi-journal.net/news/measures-to-increase-generics-use-in-greece
[3] https://www.ihs.com/country-industry-forecasting.html?ID=10659107152
Competing interests: No competing interests