ppt课件-selectionofessentialmedicines.pptVIP

Update on activities, March 2003 Outline What are essential medicines and why have them? How are they selected? Linking with treatment guidelines Linking with evidence New developments Essential medicines The concept of essential medicines A limited range of carefully selected essential medicines leads to better health care, better drug management, and lower costs Definition of essential medicines Essential medicines are those that satisfy the priority health care needs of the population (Report to WHO Executive Board, January 20