Analysis of Volume-Price-Linkage and Volume-for-Price in Medical Reform Policy
Tao Libo
Wang Fangxu
Abstract：Objective:It analyzes the mechanism of volume-price linkage and volume-for-price widely used in China medical reform.Methods:Based on the principle of economics,it analyzes the pursuit of volume and price by both supply and demand sides in pharmaceutical procurement transactions,explores the conditions for the realization of volume-price linkage and volume-for-price exchange,and analyzes and corroborates the issue based on centralized bidding and procurement and national negotiated access.Results:Keeping the balance of supply&demand is a key to fulfill volume-price linkage policy.Volume-price linkages and volume-for-price exchanges are not inevitable,and often require measures to reduce supply costs before they can be expected to mate-rialize.Conclusion:Comprehensive institutional arrangement was essential for volume-price linkage and volume-for-price.
Keywords：volume-price linkagebalance of supply&demandpolicy implementation
Publication Date：2023-12-05
Online Publishing Date：2025-08-15(First online date of this platform, not the publication date of the document)
Pages：3( 13-15 )