Dictionary
The Dictionary provides concise definitions of health economics terms, arranged alphabetically for quick reference. Use it to understand unfamiliar terminology or confirm the meaning of a specific term.
D
- Drug CostMedication Cost, Pharmaceutical Cost
- The total expense of a pharmaceutical treatment, covering acquisition price and, where relevant, associated administration and monitoring costs.
P
- Price Growth
- The component of rising healthcare expenditure attributable to increases in input prices, such as wages or drug costs, rather than volume or intensity.