Access to innovative cancer medicines in a middle-income country - the case of Mexico

Abstract Background Cancer has become the third cause of death in Mexico. Treatment for cancer is often complex and lengthy. New and better medicines enter the market at high prices, which may limit access. Like most Latin American countries, Mexico has an essential cancer medicines list that includ...

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Main Authors: Daniela Moye-Holz, Rene Soria Saucedo, Jitse P van Dijk, Sijmen A Reijneveld, Hans V Hogerzeil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-10-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40545-018-0153-y