A comprehensive survey of cancer medicines prices, availability and affordability in Ghana.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

In Ghana, prices for cancer medicines are characterized by high retail markups, forex fluctuations and high variation in prices of medicines. Most patients cannot afford the cancer medicines. There is a problem of unaffordability and limited availability of essential cancer medicines which suggests potential inequity in patient access to cancer medicines. The study objective was to assess the prices, availability, and affordability of cancer medicines in Ghana. Prices of cancer medicines are a major contributor to the cost of treatment for cancer patients and the comparison of these cost was assessed to determine the affordability.

Method

The methods developed and standardized by the World Health Organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Health Action Interna

SUBMITTER: Ocran Mattila P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10155977 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature