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This barrier is unrelated to the end of the transition period, following the United Kingdom's departure from the EU.

Public ID: PID-89N53G

Lack of a Health Technology Assessment Agency in Uruguay affecting UK life sciences exporters/investors

in Uruguay

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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