Reimbursement for Pharmaceuticals/Drugs in Taiwan

The Bureau of National Health Insurance (BNHI) is responsible for reimbursement of pharmaceuticals/drugs in Taiwan. Drugs can only be reimbursed if they are listed in the Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme (PBS) for National Health Insurance.

The BNHI will determine the reimbursement prices on new drugs. For other types of drugs, the prices wil be determined based on price surveys. BNHI's main goal for price adjustment is to narrow down price differences among drugs with the identical ingredient, content, volume, dosage form, etc.

Drugs that can apply for reimbursement include prescription drugs, orphan drugs, drugs only used by dentists, and certain Chinese traditional medicines requiring prescriptions. All of these drugs must be approved and registered by the Department of Health (DOH) beforehand. Medical products that cannot receive reimbursement include vaccines for disease prevention, contraceptives, and nicotine patches.

For more information on pharmaceutical/drug reimbursement in Taiwan, please see the following PBM publications and/or contact us to discuss your specific needs.