Impact of TRIPS in India: An Access to Medicines Perspective
Author:   P. Malhotra
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
ISBN:  

9780230272781


Pages:   320
Publication Date:   13 October 2010
Format:   Hardback
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In India today only 35 percent of people have access to medicines. This book examines the rise of drug prices in India, and develops a new healthcare model, which if implemented, would extend access to medicines to India's entire population. Sensitivity tests show that the proposed model is affordable, equitable and implementable

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Author:   P. Malhotra
Publisher:   Palgrave Macmillan
Imprint:   Palgrave Macmillan
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.643kg
ISBN:  

9780230272781


ISBN 10:   0230272789
Pages:   320
Publication Date:   13 October 2010
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction PART I: INFLUENCE OF GLOBAL FORCES ON ACCESS TO MEDICINES The World Trade Organization and the TRIPS Agreement The Global Pharmaceutical Industry and Developing New Drugs PART II: ACCESS TO MEDICINES IN INDIA Development of India's Pharmaceutical Industry TRIPS and the Indian Patents Regime Price Controls and Drug Affordability in India: Policy Options Health Insurance in India Broadening the Access to Medicines and Healthcare in India PART III: GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE Is TRIPS Appropriate for Developing Countries? Which Way Ahead? Final Conclusions References

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PRABODH MALHOTRA was born and brought up in India but has been living in Australia since 1980. Thus, he understands both systems. He has taught at a number of universities in Australia. Prabodh has PhD in Economics and Masters in International Business and has published conference papers, journal articles and government reports in these areas. This book is based on his extensive research and fieldwork in India.

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