Lack of a Health Technology Assessment Agency in Uruguay affecting UK life sciences exporters/investors
Trade barrier summary
Uruguay needs an independent Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Agency to evaluate and oversee health technologies such as medicines, medical devices and treatments. There is a need for further guidance on clinical and cost effectiveness analysis of new and established technologies for their inclusion in the health systems list of covered treatments. This would assist British exporters seeking to bring innovative technologies to the market.
Sectors affected
- Healthcare services
- Medical devices and equipment
- Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
Resolved
Yes - January 2023
Date reported
18 June 2020
Last updated
14 June 2023
Public ID
PID-89N53G
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