PORIB is organizing a conference entitled "Market access of new drugs" to be held on 5th and 6th November 2009, in Madrid. The workshop objectives are to review the current status of the criteria and procedures in this area and to determine who will decide the market access of new drugs in different sectors. Further, key health issues for decision makers will be assessed. These seminars are aimed at professionals in the Pharmaceutical Industry, Health Authorities, staff and/or decision makers of the National Autonomous Health System.