Taiwan Weighs National Health Plan Coverage Of Tamiflu
This article was originally published in PharmAsia News
Executive Summary
Taiwan is considering whether to cover doses of Roche's Tamiflu (oseltamivir) under its national health insurance program. The health ministry and Centers for Disease Control expect a preliminary decision to be made before July 24. A decision for healthcare coverage would free hospitals to buy directly from Roche, but a concern is an immediate increase in demand for the antiviral could cause a nationwide shortage. One plan is to give priority to people who test positive for the H1N1 flu virus under a quick-screening process, with clinical doctors having the final say on who should receive priority. (Click here for more