The WHO Collaborating Centre for Pharmaceutical Pricing and Reimbursement Policies, based at the Pharmacoeconomics Department of the Austrian National Public Health Institute, is pleased to offer an in-person Summer School on pharmaceutical and reimbursement policies in Vienna from 25 – 28 August 2026. Led by international experts, the Vienna Summer School provides four days of intensive training, interaction, and insights into pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement policies and solutions to address current challeng-es.
The School offers a tailored programme to a global audience of policymakers and technical experts working on the pricing and reimbursement of medicines in public authorities including payers in health care systems. Participants will meet on-site in Vienna for four days and enjoy a unique mix of learning, knowledge exchange, interaction, practice-based discus-sions, and networking. Due to the range of topics that the Summer School covers, it is suitable for experts in public authorities who have only recently started working on questions of pharmaceutical pricing and reimbursement, as well as more experienced colleagues who would like to engage in in-depth discussions and exchanges on current policy challenges and potential solutions.
Who should apply?
Experts working in public authorities on pharmaceutical pricing & reimbursement.
What to expect?
In-depth training on pharmaceutical pricing, reimbursement and procurement
Interactive learning formats and expert-led discussions
Study visits
Networking opportunities with colleagues from across the world
A chance to experience beautiful Vienna in the summer
The deadline for applications has been extended and is now 15 May 2026 COB.
More information here: https://ppri.goeg.at/summerschool2026
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