Economics of Innovation
Optimal innovation balances willingness and ability to pay with the benefits of future R&D. Our wide-ranging programme aims to promote innovation in health care, increase our understanding of its value, and encourage R&D. New models of innovation should streamline development, reduce costs, and speed patient benefit.
Taking STRIDES: The value of diagnostics against AMR
10 June 2025
Addressing a critical gap in AMR policy and evaluation Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health crisis, projected to cause up to 10 million deaths annually…
OHE responds to the Trump administration’s Executive Order on Drug Prices
14 May 2025
Professor Graham Cookson responds to President Donald Trump’s Executive Order on drug prices published earlier this week.
Advancing Rare Disease Care: Challenges and Key Issues
28 February 2025
Today marks Rare Disease Day 2025. This time last year we published an Article entitled “ Why do we care about rare?”, summarising the origins of…
The Importance of Diversity of Supply in Rare Diseases Markets
23 January 2025
Rare disease medicine markets often rely on single suppliers, increasing the risk of shortages and limiting treatment options. Our report explores how supplier diversity can enhance healthcare resilience and drive innovation, with actionable recommendations for policymakers.
The Cost of Drug Shortages
16 September 2024
Across the globe, drug shortages are becoming increasingly common.
Drug shortages are on the rise – but what is their impact?
16 September 2024
In this article, we discuss the global issue of drug shortages. We summarise our research where we developed a framework for quantifying the cost of a shortage, and through three case studies provide illustrative estimates of these costs.
Drug Shortages: What are the causes, consequences and pathways to a solution?
5 September 2024
Across the globe, drug shortages are becoming increasingly common across a range of therapeutic areas. Earlier this year, OHE published a report looking at the Dynamics…
R&D for new drugs to tackle AMR is a high-return investment for all EU member states
19 July 2024
Two recently-published papers predict high returns from a policy which incentivises the development of new antibiotics.
Using Target Product Profiles (TPPs) to improve diagnostic testing for cancer
10 June 2024
Tackling cancer is a major global priority. Early detection and diagnosis can help patients get timely access to treatment and dramatically improve cancer outcomes. This relies, in part, on the effective diagnostic tests.