The vaccine industry: does it need a shot in the arm? The vaccine industry: does it need a shot in the arm?

Collection: Health Policy and Services Research Series Title(s): NHPF background paper Contributor(s): Salinsky, Eileen. Werble, Cole. George Washington University. National Health Policy Forum. Publication: Washington, D.C. : National Health Policy Forum, [2006] Language(s): English Format: Text Subject(s): Drug Industry -- economics Vaccines -- supply & distribution United States Genre(s): Technical Report Abstract: This paper broadly examines the scientific, regulatory, and economic factors that contribute to constrained vaccine production capacity, periodic vaccine shortages, and perceptions of inadequate investment in new vaccine product development. It describes the vaccine development and production processes and summarizes how regulatory requirements influence these activities. Market dynamics related to vaccine supply and demand are also explored, including an examination of the industry's cost structure, potential market size, and purchaser price sensitivity. A broad range of policy interventions designed to address shortcomings of the vaccine market are considered. Copyright: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information) Extent: 34 leaves Illustrations: Illustrations NLM Unique ID: 101271711 (See catalog record) Permanent Link: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101271711