Table 5 Medication for which reimbursement was sought and actions of the patient organisation
Medication 2 | Patient organisation | Actions |
|---|---|---|
Atorvastatin and rosuvastatin | Heart Association, Finland | (Special) reimbursement application directed to the concerned authorities |
Statins | Diabetes Federation, Ireland | - Lobbying the government (national and local level) for complete reimbursement. The Departement of Health and politicians were asked to support the application |
Methylfenidate | Riksförbundet Attention, Sweden | - Informing the media - Broadcasting the names of individuals who needed the medication - Commissioning university research on the life conditions of members. |
Glargin and detemir | Vlaamse Diabetes Vereniging, Belgium | Providing scientific advice to the concerned Minister. |
Asthma inhaling medication | Astma och Allergi Förbundet, Sweden | Letters to the concerned authorities. |
Clopidrogel | Stichting Hoofd Hart en Vaten (SHHV), Netherlands | - Inviting the concerned parties around the table - Informing the media - Letters to the concerned authorities |
Statins | Heart Foundation, Denmark | Letters to the concerned authorities. |
Interferon-beta | Nationale Multiple Sclerose Liga, Belgium | Written protest to the Department of Health. |
Combination of levodopa&carbidopa (duodopa) | Parkinson Association, Belgium | Letters to the concerned authorities. |
Rasagilin | Parkinson Patiënten Vereniging, Netherlands | Letters to the concerned authorities. |