Related Experiment Video
Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Signal Acquisition, Score Interpretation, and Economics of a Non-Invasive Point-of-Care Test for Coronary Artery Disease
Published on: August 9, 2024
Drug expenditure in Ireland 1997-2007
1National Centre for Pharmacoeconomics, St James's Hospital, Dublin. mbarry@stjames.ie
Abstract:
Community prescribing accounts for approximately 85% of total drug expenditure. In 2007 spending on medicines under the Community Drugs Schemes exceeded Euro 1.74 billion, a five-fold increase over the decade 1997-2007. The year on year increase in spending on medicines is amongst the highest in Europe. The desire of the HSE to reduce or at least contain drug expenditure is appreciated and is consistent with approaches across other EU member states. Recent developments in drug pricing and reimbursement as outlined here may help to contain the drugs bill. However, the emergence of promising but expensive biologic agents for cancer therapy and other chronic conditions threaten any cost containment measures.
Related Concept Videos
Drug Control Governance: Regulatory Bodies and Their Impact
Health Information Technology and Healthcare Information System
Health Information Technology, commonly called HIT, integrates advanced information systems and technology in healthcare settings. Its primary functions include:
Prescription, Nonprescription and Orphan Drugs
The misuse and addiction to prescription drugs is a growing problem that can affect people of all age groups, specifically teenagers. This can happen when prescription medications are used in ways not intended by the prescriber, such as taking someone else's prescription or using medication for...
Drug Regulation
Secondary Healthcare System
Therapeutic Drug Monitoring: Affecting Factors

