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Regional tenders on biosimilars in Italy: An empirical analysis of awarded prices

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  • Curto, Sandro
  • Ghislandi, Simone
  • van de Vooren, Katelijne
  • Duranti, Silvy
  • Garattini, Livio

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The goal of the present study is to assess the awarded prices and thus the real level of competition the regional tenders referring to biosimilars in Italy achieved.

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  • Curto, Sandro & Ghislandi, Simone & van de Vooren, Katelijne & Duranti, Silvy & Garattini, Livio, 2014. "Regional tenders on biosimilars in Italy: An empirical analysis of awarded prices," Health Policy, Elsevier, vol. 116(2), pages 182-187.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:hepoli:v:116:y:2014:i:2:p:182-187
    DOI: 10.1016/j.healthpol.2014.02.011
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