Dr. Kasem S. Akhras

Pharmaceutical Industry Expert. Author.

It's Not About Ideas. It's About Making Ideas Happen.

Helping pharma and healthcare leaders aspiring to master the Market Access skills through a proven roadmap to accelerate their growth.

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"There are very few people globally who can discuss market access as well as Dr. Akhras. His book on the topic will serve as a reference for many in the pharmaceutical sector and beyond."
Shadi Saleh, PhD MPHFounding Director, Global Health Institute
Professor of Health Systems and Financing,
American University of Beirut
"Kasem presents to the industry the winning market access mindset in this book based on his long years of experience. It's a must-read for leaders and new MA managers"
Saif AlJaibejiFormer Regional CEO,
UnitedHealth Group
Co-Founder & Chairman,
Sehteq
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"There are very few people globally who can discuss market access as well as Dr. Akhras. His book on the topic will serve as a reference for many in the pharmaceutical sector and beyond."
Shadi Saleh, PhD MPHFounding Director, Global Health Institute
Professor of Health Systems and Financing,
American University of Beirut
"Kasem presents to the industry the winning market access mindset in this book based on his long years of experience. It's a must-read for leaders and new MA managers"
Saif AlJaibejiFormer Regional CEO,
UnitedHealth Group
Co-Founder & Chairman,
Sehteq
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About the Author

I’m Dr. Kasem S. Akhras.

After graduating from the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy and completing my Pharmacy Practice Residency, I joined the pharmaceutical industry back in 1996 way before the Market Access function even existed!

Back then, the focus was on “pharmacoeconomics” and “outcomes research.” Over the past 24 years working at top 10 pharmaceutical companies, I established the Market Access, Health Economics and Outcomes Research functions, and led the development and implementation of market access strategies for many high-value innovative products in both developed and emerging markets.

I’ve also published well over 40 peer-reviewed papers, delivered well over 70 oral presentations and abstracts, have given numerous keynote lectures and presentations at international scientific meetings on cost effectiveness in healthcare, health technology assessment, and market access, and have participated in many forums around key policy issues shaping the healthcare environment.

My expertise in healthcare is on access to medicine, evidence-based medicine and policy decisions, value-based care, pharmaceutical pricing, reimbursement, and real world evidence generation.

I continue to have an adjunct appointment at the University of Illinois at Chicago, College of Pharmacy.

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Featured Publications

Pricing of in-patent pharmaceuticals in the Middle East and North Africa: Is external reference pricing implemented optimally?

(2020)

Association Between Cognitive Function and Health Care Costs 3 Months and 6 Months After Initiating Antidepressant Medication for Depressive Disorders

(2015)

The economic impact of patients with heart failure on the Lebanese healthcare system

(2015)

Top Reasons to Read My Book

If you are working in the pharmaceutical industry in the Middle East and North Africa in particular, and Emerging Markets in general, or plan to enter the market, this book is the right resource for you to:

  • Understand the overall dynamics of the pharmaceutical market in the region and how to manage key issues to minimize market volatility
  • Give you a practical understanding of how pharmaceutical pricing works, tips for how to strategically approach pricing to optimize reimbursement and access of innovative products
  • Explain the different market access solutions to overcome access challenges whether you work in public, private or out-of-pocket funded markets
  • Understand important operational aspects to developing sustainable access solutions
  • Have as a guide to share with your new hires as part of their onboarding to drive the right market access mindset within your organization

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