Patient access to medicines in two countries with similar health systems and differing medicines policies: Implications from a comprehensive literature review
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sapharm.2018.04.006
Abstract: Background: Countries with similar health systems but different medicines policies might result in substantial medicines usage differences and resultant outcomes. The literature is sparse in this area. Objective: To review pharmaceutical policy research in New… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; policy; new zealand; patient access ... See more keywords
PP81 Real World Data: The Early Access To Medicines Scheme Catches The Worm
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DOI: 10.1017/s0266462319002241
Abstract: Introduction The Early Access to Medicines Scheme (EAMS) aims to provide access to medicines prior to market authorization for patients with severe, life-threatening diseases who do not have adequate treatment options. An EAMS designation enables… read more here.
Keywords: access medicines; access; real world; early access ... See more keywords
Health systems research on access to medicines: unpacking challenges in implementing policies in the face of the epidemiological transition
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjgh-2018-000941
Abstract: Access to medicines is defined by WHO as ensuring that medicines are ‘available within the context of functioning health systems at all times in adequate amounts, in the appropriate dosage forms, with assured quality and… read more here.
Keywords: systems research; health systems; access medicines; health ... See more keywords
Access to medicines for children in China
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001635
Abstract: Access to essential medicines for children is a big challenge, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries. In China, the average availability of essential medicines for children is 1.6%–46.5%. The availability of generics was generally higher… read more here.
Keywords: medicines children; availability; original brands; children china ... See more keywords
Access to Medicines and Medical Equipment during COVID-19: Searching Compatibility between the WTO and the WHO
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DOI: 10.1177/09749284211068461
Abstract: Affordable access to medicines is a key determinant of a country’s resilience to health crises. The modern hyper-connected international trade and production networks have a vital role to play in ensuring this accessibility, especially in… read more here.
Keywords: medicines medical; access; role; medical equipment ... See more keywords
The role of intellectual property rights on access to medicines in the WHO African region: 25 years after the TRIPS agreement
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-021-10374-y
Abstract: Background It is now 25 years since the adoption of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) and the same concerns raised during its negotiations such as high prices of medicines, market exclusivity… read more here.
Keywords: property; access medicines; property rights; intellectual property ... See more keywords
[Prevalence rates and inequalities in access to medicines by users of the Brazilian Unified National Health System in 2013 and 2019].
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DOI: 10.1590/0102-311xpt114721
Abstract: The study aimed to analyze and compare the prevalence of access to medicines and associated factors among users of the Brazilian Unified National Health System (SUS). The authors analyzed data from the 2013 and 2019… read more here.
Keywords: system; health; 2013 2019; access medicines ... See more keywords
Barriers to access to medicines for non-communicable diseases for patients using the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS)
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DOI: 10.1590/s2175-979020200001181016
Abstract: This paper investigates difficulties related to access to medicines in SUS and factors associated with the inability to obtain medicines in SUS by non-communicable chronic disease (NCCD) patients who used this source for health care.… read more here.
Keywords: non communicable; medicines sus; barriers access; access medicines ... See more keywords
Patients Access to Medicines – A Critical Review of the Healthcare System in Kenya
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DOI: 10.2147/rmhp.s348816
Abstract: Abstract Access to affordable, safe, effective, and quality-assured medicines by a patient is important for good health outcomes. Unfortunately, there is sparse literature published on the pharmaceutical enablers that may increase the sale of a… read more here.
Keywords: medicine; access medicines; health; review ... See more keywords
Accelerating access to medicines in a changing world
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DOI: 10.2471/blt.19.249664
Abstract: Improving access to quality medicines is essential to achieve the sustainable development goals and universal health coverage.1 Over the past two decades, the global health community has invested to accelerate access to medicines for the… read more here.
Keywords: access medicines; access; changing world; accelerating access ... See more keywords
Missing data on accessibility of children’s medicines
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DOI: 10.2471/blt.22.288137
Abstract: Abstract Child-appropriate medicines are essential for the safe and effective treatment of children, yet we have observed a large gap in the data required to adequately monitor access to these medicines. We have examined data… read more here.
Keywords: monitoring access; child appropriate; availability; access medicines ... See more keywords