Healthcare services

There are two main markets for medicines, devices and healthcare services in Denmark: the primary healthcare sector and the secondary sector (hospitals).

The public healthcare system in Denmark operates across three overall levels: the national level (the state), the regional level (currently five Danish regions), and the local level (the 98 municipalities).

The Danish public healthcare system is decentralized: while the government sets the regulatory framework, is responsible for licensing of healthcare professionals, monitoring and allocates funding, the healthcare services are provided by the regions and the municipalities.

A large number of stakeholders within the healthcare system impacts matters such as approval of products such as pharmaceuticals and medical devices, licensing/accreditation of healthcare services, market access and adoption of new products, technologies, and treatment practices, pricing and procurement.

Our Life Sciences group assists clients in all the legal and regulatory intricates of the Danish healthcare system.