Author : World Health Organization
Publisher : World Health Organization
ISBN 13 : 9240089268
Total Pages : 940 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (4 download)
Book Synopsis The selection and use of essential medicines by : World Health Organization
Download or read book The selection and use of essential medicines written by World Health Organization and published by World Health Organization. This book was released on 2024-04-19 with total page 940 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 24th meeting of the WHO Expert Committee on Selection and Use of Essential Medicines was held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 24 to 28 April 2023. The Committee considered 85 applications proposing additions, changes and deletions of medicines, medicine classes and formulations on the Model Lists of Essential Medicines. The Committee evaluated the scientific evidence for effectiveness, safety and cost- effectiveness of the medicines in question. The Committee also considered a review of the age-appropriateness of formulations of essential medicines for children, the AWaRe classification of antibiotics, and other matters relevant to the selection and use of essential medicines.