Table 1 Structure and environment characteristics between public and private sector
From: Differential diffusion of pharmaceutical innovations in a mixed market middle - income economy
| Â | Public | Private |
|---|---|---|
Organizational Characteristics | a. Centralized procurement procedure which includes: - National tenders - Price negotiations b. Generic medicines policy | a. Fragmented procurement b. Generic medicines policy is not mandatory. |
Prescriber / formulary list | a. Standard list b. Centralize coverage decision for cost effective intervention | a. List differ by individual facilities b. Coverage decision by individual facilities |
Financing | a. Fixed health budget b. Tax based c. User fee is highly subsidized | a. Out of pocket b. Private health insurance c. Fee-for-service payment |