Summary of median MPR across sectors
Lao PDR, November 2013
All medicines Global list medicines EML medicines
  Public sector procurement prices 
(n=30 orders)
Public sector patient prices 
(n=30 outlets)
Private sector patient prices 
(n=30 outlets)
Private clinics patient prices 
(n=30 outlets)
Originator brand 14.27  23.80  10.18  4.62 
Lowest price generic 1.90  2.82  3.12  3.87 



Comparisons of median MPRs for medicines with prices in
both sectors
  Public sector procurement prices Public sector patient prices % difference public sector patient prices to public sector procurement prices Number of meds. in both sectors
Originator brand 14.27 23.80 66.72 % 2
Lowest price generic 1.90 2.74 43.93 % 41
 
  Public sector patient prices Private sector patient prices % difference private sector patient prices to public sector patient prices Number of meds. in both sectors
Originator brand 23.80 16.07 -32.48 % 2
Lowest price generic 2.62 3.12 19.01 % 37
 
  Public sector patient prices Private clinics patient prices % difference private clinics patient prices to public sector patient prices Number of meds. in both sectors
Originator brand 23.80 16.07 -32.48 % 2
Lowest price generic 2.82 3.87 37.17 % 38
 
  Private sector patient prices Private clinics patient prices % difference private clinics patient prices to private sector patient prices Number of meds. in both sectors
Originator brand 16.07 16.07 0.00 % 2
Lowest price generic 3.13 3.76 20.02 % 40

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