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"In a finding that may surprise many, South Africa ranked among the lowest on the cost of 13 common medicines in a 50-nation study by UK digital healthcare provider Medbelle, writes MedicalBrief. SA came in at 45 with costs 54% below the global median, while the United States has the most expensive medication, costing 307% more than the global median.
While price differences are to be expected, the cost deviation is “extreme”, says Medbelle, which hopes to spark discussion on immense inequalities between countries in accessibility and cost-effectiveness of healthcare.
The Medicine Price Index 2019 study reveals the differences in cost for the same medicines around the world, including the percentage deviation from the median price in each of 50 countries. The medicines are prevalent pharmaceutical compounds."
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https://www.medicalbrief.co.za/archives/global-study-reveals-relatively-low-cost-of-sa-medicines/
