Gap analysis for drug development policymaking: An attempt to close the gap between policy and its implementation

Ria Christine Siagian, Dumilah Ayuningtyas

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Abstract

Introduction Most drug development policies in developing countries are enacted without achieving the desired results. This study aims to determine the prioritization of drug development in Indonesia through the evidence-based policymaking process in order to close the distance between stated policy goals and the realization of planned goals. Methods A quantitative approach in the form of cross-sectional research using a structured survey was adopted and validated using a set of techniques involved in the calculation of a structural equation model. An independent samples t-test was used to test the significance of the differences between two views: pharmaceutical industries and the government of Indonesia. Findings The study reveals that pharmaceutical industries and governments were highly consistent in their perceived challenges in facing the drug development. It also reveals drivers and weaknesses of drug development, including market opportunities, push-pull-regulatory pull factors and regulation, as priorities for improvement. Conclusions Gap analysis based on a structural model was borne out to address gap challenges between policy and its implementation, with the use of evidence-based policymaking.

Original languageEnglish
Article numbere0220605
JournalPloS one
Volume14
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2019

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