Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore a comprehensive graduate-level lecture from Kyoto University's Graduate School of Medicine where Professor John Cairns from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine addresses the critical challenge of high-cost medicines in healthcare systems. Delve into economic considerations and policy implications surrounding expensive medical treatments during this 96-minute presentation delivered on September 27, 2017. Part of a broader series on Health Economics and Social Capital, gain valuable insights into one of the most pressing issues facing modern healthcare systems and policy makers.