Public ID: PID-GR8DY9

Ineffective health technology assessment (HTA) procedures for innovative medicines in Ecuador

in Ecuador

Trade barrier summary

Ecuador's HTA processes lack coordination and predictability due to decentralised management of these. This harms UK pharmaceutical exports by undermining the adoption of innovative and cost-effective UK drugs in the Ecuadorean health system.

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Sectors affected

• Pharmaceuticals and biotechnology
• Medical devices and equipment
• Healthcare services

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Resolved

No

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Date reported

4 January 2023

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Last updated

6 January 2026

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Public ID

PID-GR8DY9

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