Table 5

Literature Review – Medicines Coverage and CHI in Low-income Countries

Number of Publications Identifying CHIs in Low-income Countries
53



Number of Publications Describing:




Some Form of Medicine Coverage
19
36%
Medicine Co-Payment
17
32%
Outpatient Medicine Benefit
13
25%
Essential Medicines and Generics Policies
11
21%
Inpatient Medicine Benefit
9
17%
Cost Recovery through Medicine Sales
3
6%
Medicine Subsidies or Donations Funneled Through CBHI
0

Negotiated Medicine Discounts
0

Number of Publications Providing:




Detailed Information on Medicine Benefit Packages
0

Description of Which Members Qualify for Medicines Coverage
0

Evidence that Coverage Results in Better Access to Medicines
0


Vialle-Valentin et al. Health Research Policy and Systems 2008 6:11   doi:10.1186/1478-4505-6-11