Access to essential cardiovascular medicines for children: a pilot study of availability, price and affordability in Nigeria
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DOI: 10.1093/heapol/czz057
Abstract: Abstract Policies to improve access to medicines for children in low- and middle-income countries, such as Nigeria, should consider the growing threat of non-communicable diseases. The aim of this pilot study was to scope availability,… read more here.
Keywords: availability; medicines children; study; cardiovascular medicines ... See more keywords
Price and affordability of key essential medicines for children in Sri Lanka, a lower-middle-income country: comparison of two national cross-sectional surveys done 8 years apart
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-069733
Abstract: Objective To describe the price and affordability of key essential medicines for children in the private sector in Sri Lanka in 2017/2018, and compare the findings with 2009 data. Design National cross-sectional descriptive survey using… read more here.
Keywords: medicines children; essential medicines; key essential; price ... 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
Administration of medicines to children: a practical guide
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DOI: 10.18773/austprescr.2022.067
Abstract: SUMMARY Getting children to take medicines can be difficult. There is no ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach. When selecting medicines for children, it is important to consider the child’s age, swallowing ability, ease of administration and accessibility of… read more here.
Keywords: administration; practical guide; medicines children; children practical ... See more keywords
Accessibility of Essential Medicines for Children in Sichuan Province of China: A Cross-Sectional Study
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DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2022.828152
Abstract: Background: Essential medicines for children are those medicines that satisfy the priority health care needs of children. Access to essential medicines for children is a big challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Our study… read more here.
Keywords: sichuan province; essential medicines; public sector; medicines children ... See more keywords