Determining how to allocate a country’s limited budget resources to achieve the best possible health outcomes is complicated, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Policymakers are increasingly seeking evidence-based approaches to inform decision making. The OneHealth Tool (OHT) is a comprehensive cost estimation tool for pharmaceuticals and other health interventions. It provides health sector policymakers with the data they need to engage in evidence-based budget negotiations and contribute to accurate budget allocation.
This brief from the USAID Medicines, Technologies and Pharmaceutical Services (MTaPS) Program summarizes key information, strategies and steps for using the OneHealth tool to appropriately allocate budgets for pharmaceuticals.
