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Review
. 2004 Nov 13;329(7475):1169-72.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.329.7475.1169.

The concept of essential medicines: lessons for rich countries

Hans V Hogerzeil  1
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The concept of essential medicines: lessons for rich countries

Hans V Hogerzeil. BMJ. .

Abstract

Rich countries should follow the lead of poor countries and adopt a more systematic way of controlling the cost of drugs

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Essential medicines are not second rate medicines for poor people Credit: CRISPIN HUGHES/PANOS
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