Pharmaceutical Economics

William S. Comanor, Stuart O. Schweitzer

Pharmaceutical Economics begins with an investigation of the structure of the industry and its three main components:

• The research firms which produce innovative products;
• The generic drug industry and its expanding role;
• and the biotech industry, which is regarded as the future for pharmaceuticals.

Further sections discuss topics including demand and incentives, pricing and regulation.The book contains a large number of important readings in the area of pharmaceutical economics and policy, and is essential reading for anybody seeking a more thorough understanding of this vital sector of every country's health system.