NOTICE OF MEETING

Commission on Health and Safety and Workers' Compensation

Pharmaceutical Costs Advisory Committee

 

When:

    Wednesday, December 15, 1999 from 3pm to 5 pm

Where:

    Survey Research Center
    University of California
    2538 Channing Way (1/2 block north of Telegraph)
    Berkeley, CA

 

AGENDA

3:00 – 3:15 Introductions and Project Description
                        Christine Baker

3:15 – 3:25 Background
                        Frank Neuhauser

3:25 – 3:40 Economic Incentives, Generic Substitution & Quality of Care
                        Dr. Laura Gardner

3:40 – 3:55 Pharmaceutical Pricing Practices and Pricing Data
                        Ed Edelstein

3:55 – 4:05 ICIS Data
                        Alex Swedlow

4:05 – 4:25 Analysis Plan & Pricing Alternatives
                        Frank Neuhauser / Dr. Laura Gardner

4:25 – 4:50 General Discussion
                        All Participants

4:50 – 5:00 Wrap-Up
                        Christine Baker / Frank Neuhauser

 

Note: The agenda may be adjusted, if necessary, depending upon the time needed for discussion of each item.