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Revista Argentina de Salud Pública
Print version ISSN 1852-8724On-line version ISSN 1853-810X
Abstract
HASDEU, Santiago et al. Cannabidiol for drug-resistant epilepsy in Argentina: health technology assessment. Rev. argent. salud pública [online]. 2022, vol.14, pp.80-80. Epub June 30, 2022. ISSN 1852-8724.
INTRODUCTION:
Cannabidiol (CBD), a derivative of the cannabis plant, is authorized as a medicinal product for sale in Argentina and other countries for the treatment of drug-resistant epilepsy. Other potential indications are under study.
METHODS:
A health technology assessment was conducted for CONETEC (National Commission for Health Technology Assessment), analyzing CBD for drug-resistant epilepsy in Argentina.
RESULTS:
Legal, regulatory and economic aspects are described as well as the available evidence on efficacy and safety in epilepsy, and the budget impact.
DISCUSSION:
The assessment highlights a series of challenges for the Argentine health system, related to the CBD market for epilepsy, its size, the different actors, and their behavior. Inquiries are made about cost structure and profit margins, mentioning some strategies that were put into practice by the pharmaceutical industry in Argentina and other countries. The impact of competition on prices is discussed, and potential State tools for price regulation like the use of international reference prices, health technology assessment and joint purchases, as well as articulation with national producers and international actors are described.
Keywords : Cannabidiol; Cannabis; Pharmaceutical Preparations; Biomedical Technology Assessment; Drug Price.