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Essential medicines, as defined by the World Health Organization are "those drugs that satisfy the health care needs of the majority of the population; they should therefore be available at all times in adequate amounts and in appropriate dosage forms, at a price the community can afford." The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, acting as a coordinating authority on international public health, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ...
The WHO has published a model list of essential medicines. Each country is encouraged to prepare their own lists taking into consideration local priorities. At present over 150 countries have published an official essential medicines list.The WHO List contains a core list and a complementary list. The World Health Organization (WHO) Model List of Essential Medicines is a guideline for national governments that want to ensure they have an inventory of medicines needed by every health system. ...
The core list presents a list of minimum medicine needs for a basic health care system, listing the most efficacious, safe and cost-effective medicines for priority conditions. Priority conditions are selected on the basis of current and estimated future public health relevance, and potential for safe and cost-effective treatment.
The complementary list presents essential medicines for priority diseases, for which specialized diagnostic or monitoring facilities are needed. In case of doubt medicines may also be listed as complementary on the basis of consistent higher costs or less attractive cost-effectiveness in a variety of settings.
The compilation of an essential medicines list enables health authorities, especially in developing countries, to optimize pharmaceutical resources.
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ACCORDING TO WHO "AN ESSENSTIAL DRUGS ARE THOSE THAT SATISFY THE PRIMARY HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF THE POPULATION" The World Health Organization (WHO) Model List of Essential Medicines is a guideline for national governments that want to ensure they have an inventory of medicines needed by every health system. ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations, acting as a coordinating authority on international public health, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. ...
The mission of the Department of Essential Drugs and Medicines of the World Health Organization is to help save lives and improve health by closing the huge gap between the potential that essential drugs have to offer and the reality that for millions of people -- particularly the poor and disadvantaged...
THE ESSENTIAL DRUGS ARE SELECTED ACCORDING TO: 1. DISEASE PREVALANCE 2. EVIDANCE ON SAFETY AND EFFICACY 3. COMPARATIVE COST EFFECTIVENESS TO THE PRIORITY POPULATYION
External links - Statement on the human right to essential medicines
- WHO Model List of Essential Medicines
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