Since 2008, Vietnam has been classified as a pharmerging country, according to IMS Health (IQVIA). Pharmaceutical spending per capita in Viet Nam is relatively low but has increased dramatically in recent years. In 2005: 9,85 USD (equivalent to about 227.000 VND), in 2014: 34,48 USD (equivalent to about 793.000 VND), forecasted to reach to 163