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What is one of the factors considered by the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) when evaluating whether a patented medicine's price is excessive?
What is one of the factors considered by the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) when evaluating whether a patented medicine's price is excessive?
- The color of the medicine packaging
- The brand name of the medicine
- The size of the pharmaceutical company producing the medicine
- The number of countries where the medicine is sold (correct)
Which organization in Canada plays a role in assessing value through the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) process?
Which organization in Canada plays a role in assessing value through the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) process?
- PMPRB
- CADTH (correct)
- pCODR
- CDR
What does INESSS stand for in the context of reviewing patented medicines in Canada?
What does INESSS stand for in the context of reviewing patented medicines in Canada?
- International Society of Pharmaceutical Evaluators
- National Canadian Drug Evaluation Agency
- Institut national d'excellence en santé et services sociaux (correct)
- International Network of Health Technology Assessors
Which entity is responsible for monitoring and reporting on price trends and research & development (R&D) spending of patented medicines in Canada?
Which entity is responsible for monitoring and reporting on price trends and research & development (R&D) spending of patented medicines in Canada?
What is the primary objective of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) in Canada?
What is the primary objective of the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) in Canada?
Which legislation provides guidance on factors to be considered by the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) when assessing a medicine's price?
Which legislation provides guidance on factors to be considered by the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) when assessing a medicine's price?
What is a drug product considered to offer if it provides slight or no improvement in therapeutic effects compared to other drugs in Canada?
What is a drug product considered to offer if it provides slight or no improvement in therapeutic effects compared to other drugs in Canada?
What is the purpose of the Scientific Review Process in the patented medicine review?
What is the purpose of the Scientific Review Process in the patented medicine review?
Which factor is NOT considered when recommending the level of therapeutic improvement for a new patented drug?
Which factor is NOT considered when recommending the level of therapeutic improvement for a new patented drug?
Which entity may gather information on clinical trials and product monographs for the Scientific Review Process?
Which entity may gather information on clinical trials and product monographs for the Scientific Review Process?
How is the National and Market-Specific Non-Excessive Average Price determined for existing patented drug products?
How is the National and Market-Specific Non-Excessive Average Price determined for existing patented drug products?
What process is used to establish the Maximum Average Potential Price for a new patented drug at introduction?
What process is used to establish the Maximum Average Potential Price for a new patented drug at introduction?
What is the primary process used in determining the primary indication for a new drug?
What is the primary process used in determining the primary indication for a new drug?
What role do members of the Human Drug Advisory Panel (HDAP) play in the scientific review process?
What role do members of the Human Drug Advisory Panel (HDAP) play in the scientific review process?
Which factor is given the greatest weight when recommending the level of therapeutic improvement?
Which factor is given the greatest weight when recommending the level of therapeutic improvement?
Which type of information is NOT considered during the Scientific Review Process for patented drugs?
Which type of information is NOT considered during the Scientific Review Process for patented drugs?
What is the ceiling price assigned to new patented medicines based on?
What is the ceiling price assigned to new patented medicines based on?
What is one source of scientific information used in the patented medicine review process apart from the patentee's submission?
What is one source of scientific information used in the patented medicine review process apart from the patentee's submission?
Which of the following does NOT influence the level of therapeutic improvement recommendation?
Which of the following does NOT influence the level of therapeutic improvement recommendation?
What does a drug with breakthrough improvement achieve?
What does a drug with breakthrough improvement achieve?
What is NOT considered when determining the primary indication for a new patented drug?
What is NOT considered when determining the primary indication for a new patented drug?
Which factor influences the level of therapeutic improvement recommendation based on patient convenience and caregiver needs?
Which factor influences the level of therapeutic improvement recommendation based on patient convenience and caregiver needs?
