News about general reimbursement of medicines
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Comments received on the reassessment of reimbursement status of strong analgesics (opioids)
| 04 November 2011 |
The Danish Medicines Agency has received a number of comments for the Reimbursement Committee's discussion of reimbursement status of strong analgesics (opioids). These comments were presented to the Reimbursement Committee at its meeting on 27 September 2011. The Reimbursement Committee is currently processing a recommendation.
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Changed reimbursement for medicines for depression and anxiety as of 5 March 2012
| 07 October 2011 |
With effect from 5 March 2012, the reimbursement is changed for certain medicinal products for treatment of depression and anxiety (antidepressants and anxiolytics). Based on the Reimbursement Committee's recommendation, the Danish Medicines Agency has decided that in future the general rule is that treatment with inexpensive medicines (e.g. sertraline and citalopram) must be attempted before reimbursement can be granted for more expensive medicines (e.g. escitalopram, duloxetine, pregabalin and agomelatine).
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The reimbursement for glucosamine is removed on 28 November 2011
| 04 October 2011 |
The Reimbursement Committee and the Danish Medicines Agency have reassessed the reimbursement status of glucosamine-containing medicines. We have decided to remove the reimbursement for these over-the-counter medicines on 28 November 2011. Glucosamine is used for the alleviation of painful osteoarthritis.
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Consultation responses on the Reimbursement Committee’s recommendation concerning the reimbursement status of glucosamine-containing medicines
| 20 September 2011 |
The Reimbursement Committee’s recommendation on the future reimbursement status of glucosamine-containing medicines was open for consultation until 8 August 2011. The Danish Medicines Agency received 4 consultation responses.
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Consultation responses on the Reimbursement Committee’s recommendation concerning the reimbursement status of medicines for treatment of depression and anxiety (ACT group N06A, etc.)
| 20 September 2011 |
The Reimbursement Committee’s recommendation on the future reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group N06A, antidepressants, as well as certain medicines in ATC groups N03A, N05A and N05B was open for consultation until 15 August 2011. The Danish Medicines Agency received 9 consultation responses.
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Reassessment of reimbursement status of strong analgesics (opioids) – methadone and codeine
| 26 August 2011 |
On 15 August 2011, the Danish Medicines Agency announced that we would begin reassessing the reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group N02A, opioids. The Reimbursement Committee opened its preliminary discussions at its meeting on 23 August 2011 and recommended to include the opioids methadone (N07BC02) and codeine (R05DA04), also used in pain management, in the reassessment of reimbursement status of medicinal products in ATC group N02A.
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Reassessment of reimbursement status of strong analgesics (opioids)
| 15 August 2011 |
On 22 December 2009, the Danish Medicines Agency announced that it would begin reassessing the reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group N (nervous system) starting with the ATC subgroup N06A (antidepressants) and then N02A (opioids). The Reimbursement Committee is having the initial discussions of the opioids at its meeting on 23 August 2011.
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Consultation on the Reimbursement Committee’s recommendation concerning the reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group C01 (cardiac therapy)
| 05 July 2011 |
At the request of the Danish Medicines Agency, the Reimbursement Committee has reassessed the reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group C01 – cardiac therapy. These medicines are used for the treatment of cardiac arrhythmia (e.g. atrial fibrillation) and heart cramps (angina pectoris).
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Decision on future reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group C05 (vasoprotectives)
| 28 June 2011 |
On 27 June 2011, the Danish Medicines Agency decided on the future reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group C05 (vasoprotectives). These medicines will still not be eligible for general reimbursement.
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Consultation on the Reimbursement Committee's recommendation for glucosamine
| 27 May 2011 |
The Reimbursement Committee has reassessed the reimbursement status of glucosamine-containing medicines. Glucosamine-containing medicines are used for the alleviation of painful osteoarthritis. The Reimbursement Committee recommends removing general conditional reimbursement for these medicines.
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Consultation on the Reimbursement Committee’s recommendation concerning the reimbursement status of medicines for treatment of depression and anxiety (medicines in ACT group N06A, etc.)
| 06 May 2011 |
At the Danish Medicines Agency’s request, the Reimbursement Committee has reassessed the reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group N06A, antidepressants, as well as certain medicines in ATC groups N03A, N05A and N05B.
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The Danish Medicines Agency begins ad hoc reassessment of reimbursement status of glucosamine (M01AX05)
| 03 March 2011 |
Clinical studies have called into question the efficacy of glucosamine for the alleviation of painful osteoarthritis. This has contributed to the Danish Medicines Agency’s decision to initiate ad hoc reassessment of glucosamine-containing medicines, which today have general conditional reimbursement when prescribed for the alleviation of symptoms of mild to moderate osteoarthritis and when prescribed to old-age pensioners.
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Reassessment of reimbursement status of medicines for treatment of depression and anxiety disorders
| 11 January 2011 |
On 22 December 2009, the Danish Medicines Agency announced that it would begin reassessing the reimbursement status of medicines in ATC group N