The Payer Exchange Podcast Episode 10: Saudi Arabia - Dr Abdulrazag Al-Jazairi on Developing Payer Infrastructure and National Pricing Strategy
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In the final episode of the series, Omar speaks with Dr Abdulrazag Al-Jazairi, Advisor to the Saudi Food and Drug Authority, about the rapidly evolving payer and HTA environment in Saudi Arabia.
They discuss what it means to develop payer infrastructure from the ground up, the influence of international frameworks on domestic decision-making, and how value-based agreements are beginning to play a role in national pricing strategy.
Key themes:
HTA system development in Saudi Arabia
Local adaptation of international pricing logic
Role of VBAs in emerging access models
“If you want to be part of the market, try to be part of the whole value chain - from clinical trials, to registration, to real-world evidence” ”
About The Payer Exchange
The Payer Exchange is a podcast from Verpora that explores how payers around the world are navigating complex pricing and access decisions. Hosted by Omar Ali, Verpora’s Head of Payers, each episode features a one-to-one conversation with a payer from a different healthcare system—offering direct insight into the practical realities of drug funding, reimbursement, and health system sustainability.
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Disclaimer: This presentation is for educational and informational purposes only, and is not intended as legal or policy advice. This presentation is based on non-confidential intelligence. Views expressed by the speakers are personal opinions and should not be attributed to anyone else. No part of this presentation may be reproduced for commercial purposes without the express permission of Verpora.
