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The Challenges of Stopping Dual Exchange Rate in Pharmaceutical products and its Correction Effects in Iran
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Leila Zarei   , Nazila Yousefi , Sajad Azmand , Hasan Joulaei , Kamran Bagheri Lankarani |
| Health Policy Research Center, Institute of Health, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Shiraz |
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Abstract: (2522 Views) |
Background: Nowadays, the exchange rate in general and its role on the market of medicine and medical equipment, in particular, have been a topic of discussion in scientific forums and the media. The aim of this study was to assess the continuity of the dual exchange rate policy in the field of medicine and medical equipment and the related harm to patients and their families.
Method: This qualitative study gathered the opinions of experts in the field and analyzed data by content analysis using MAXQDA 20 software.
Results: The dual/multiple exchange rate (DER) policy in Iran, will have deleterious effects in the healthcare sector.
Conclusion: We recommend continuation of talks with the various stakeholders to reform the current DER policy. |
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| Keywords: Drug Delivery Systems, Equipment and Supplies, Foreign exchange, Health Policy, Policy Making |
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Received: 2021/06/21 | Accepted: 2022/02/1 | ePublished ahead of print: 2022/03/7 | Published: 2022/03/16
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