Pharmaceuticals. Distribution in the Nordic Countries (2003)

Three detailed country profiles (Denmark, Finland, Sweden) on the distribution systems of pharmaceuticals, an analysis of key differences in pharmaceutical distribution compared to Austria and a comparison of pharmaceutical prices (in German)

The ÖBIG publication "Pharmaceuticals. Distribution in the Nordic Countries" provides detailed information on the distribution systems in Denmark, Finland, and Sweden, compared to the situation in Austria:

• Country profiles on Denmark, Finland and Sweden: information on the pharmaceutical system, distribution channels, facts (access, performance, logistics, etc.) and figures (number of enterprises, staff, product range, sales, etc.) on the pharmaceutical indus-try, wholesalers and pharmacies ·

• Comparison to Austria: the situation in the Nordic countries investigated is compared to the pharmaceutical distribution in Austria ·

• Price comparison: for selected blockbusters, the prices at all price levels are com-pared in the three Nordic countries and in Austria ·

• Analysis and conclusion: lessons to be learnt from the investigation and implications for international price comparisons

The table of contents (in German) may be downloaded below!

Download Table of Content: Arzneimittel. Distribution in Skandinavien

Client: Austrian Federal Ministry for Social Security and Generations

Editor: ÖBIG (Austrian Health Institute)

Place of publication: Vienna

Year of publication: April 2003

ISBN: 3-85159-060-0

Number of pages: 132 pages incl. annex, 34 tables, 13 figures(German only)

Reimbursement of expenses: € 45,00