Healthy Skepticism Library item: 2404
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Publication type: Journal Article
Lofgren H, Boer R.
Pharmaceuticals in Australia: developments in regulation and governance.
Soc Sci Med 2004 Jun; 58:(12):2397-407
http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=ArticleURL&_udi=B6VBF-49TRJNX-3&_coverDate=06%2F30%2F2004&_alid=309687084&_rdoc=1&_fmt=&_orig=search&_qd=1&_cdi=5925&_sort=d&view=c&_acct=C000050221&_version=1&_urlVersion=0&_userid=10&md5=263c064a195f0e23b51bbc91dc7b8f47
Abstract:
The pharmaceutical domain represents a type of internationalised policy network theorised in recent writings on neo-liberalism, neo-corporatism and governance. This article presents an analysis of developments in prescription drug regulation in Australia. A relatively stable, state-managed pattern of interaction has been superseded by less closed exchange, and the government itself has fragmented into agencies pursuing different objectives. Developments in the three core regulatory areas are described: safety and efficacy controls, social policy (access and equity), and state support for industry (economic) development. Consensus-building occurs within the context of the National Medicines Policy. The pharmaceutical industry, represented by Medicines Australia, has a stake in all aspects of pharmaceutical policy and regulation, and draws upon unique resources (expertise and lobbying capacity). The context for the developments described is Australia’s abandonment of a protectionist version of the Keynesian welfare national state in favour of the model of the competition state, which is oriented towards support for the growth of high technology industries such as pharmaceuticals, premised on partnerships with business
Keywords:
MeSH Terms:
Australia
Comparative Study
Drug Approval*
Drug Industry/organization & administration*
Health Care Surveys
Health Policy
Humans
Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services*
National Health Programs/legislation & jurisprudence*
Organizational Innovation
Policy Making
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Questionnaires
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Technology, Pharmaceutical
