Health at a Glance: Europe 2010
Each indicator in the book is presented in a user-friendly format, consisting of charts illustrating variations across countries and over time, brief descriptive analyses highlighting the major findings conveyed by the data, and a methodological box on the definition of the indicators and any limitations in data comparability. An annex provides additional information on the demographic and economic context within which health systems operate.
This publication is the result of collaboration between the OECD and the European Commission, with the help of national data correspondents from the 31 countries.
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Pharmaceutical Expenditure
Spending on pharmaceuticals account for a significant proportion of total health spending in European countries. Increased consumption of pharmaceuticals due to the introduction of new drugs and the ageing of populations has been an important factor contributing to increased overall heath expenditure (OECD, 2008a). However, the relationship between pharmaceutical spending and total health spending is a complex one, in that increased expenditure on pharmaceuticals to tackle diseases may reduce the need for costly hospitalisation and intervention now or in the future.
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