Evaluation on the first 2 years of the positive list system in South Korea

The South Korean positive list system in pharmaceutical reimbursement was introduced by the Health Care System Reform Act implemented in December 2006. This study introduces this positive list system (PLS), and reports on an evaluation of two years of operation. In addition, decision-making factors are evaluated and current issues and solutions discussed.We analyzed 91 submissions with reimbursement decisions completed by December 31, 2008....