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.
F
- Free Goods
- Units of a treatment provided by a manufacturer at no cost, often used within a managed entry agreement to offset non-responder costs.
M
- Managed Entry Agreement
- An arrangement governing the conditions under which a technology enters the market, often incorporating outcomes-based payment or coverage with evidence development.
P
- Patient Access Scheme
- A managed entry agreement, most associated with the UK, offering a discount to improve a treatment's cost-effectiveness enough to secure reimbursement.
S
- Sunset Clause
- A provision within a managed entry agreement specifying a defined expiration date, after which the arrangement automatically ends unless renewed.