Health at a Glance 2019
OECD Indicators
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Health at a Glance compares key indicators for population health and health system performance across OECD members, candidate and partner countries. It highlights how countries differ in terms of the health status and health-seeking behaviour of their citizens; access to and quality of health care; and the resources available for health. Analysis is based on the latest comparable data across 80 indicators, with data coming from official national statistics, unless otherwise stated.
Alongside indicator-by-indicator analysis, an overview chapter summarises the comparative performance of countries and major trends, including how much health spending is associated with staffing, access, quality and health outcomes. This edition also includes a special focus on patient-reported outcomes and experiences, with a thematic chapter on measuring what matters for people-centred health systems.
Also available in: French
Pharmaceutical expenditure
Pharmaceutical care is constantly evolving, with many novel drugs entering the market. These offer alternatives to existing treatments, and in some cases, the prospect of treating conditions previously considered incurable. However, the costs of new drugs can be very high, with significant implications for health care budgets. In 2017, retail pharmaceuticals accounted for almost one-fifth of all health care expenditure, and represented the third largest spending component in OECD countries after inpatient and outpatient care.
Also available in: French
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