A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Impact of Restricted Reimbursement on the Use of Statins in Finland A Register-Based Study
Authors: Martikainen JE, Saastamoinen LK, Korhonen MJ, Enlund H, Helin-Salmivaara A
Publisher: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
Publication year: 2010
Journal:: Medical Care
Journal name in source: MEDICAL CARE
Journal acronym: MED CARE
Number in series: 9
Volume: 48
Issue: 9
First page : 761
Last page: 766
Number of pages: 6
ISSN: 0025-7079
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1097/MLR.0b013e3181e41bcb
Abstract
Conclusions: Restricted reimbursement of expensive statins decreased their use. It seems that after the policy new statin treatments have channeled appropriately. Although it is likely that the cost-containment aim of the policy was reached, health and long-term effects are not known.
Conclusions: Restricted reimbursement of expensive statins decreased their use. It seems that after the policy new statin treatments have channeled appropriately. Although it is likely that the cost-containment aim of the policy was reached, health and long-term effects are not known.