Results for tag: "Essential Medicine"

Essential medicines are a subset of pharmaceuticals that are intended to address the most pressing health needs of a population. They are typically selected with the input of health professionals and are intended to be available within the health system at all times in adequate amounts, in the appropriate dosage forms, at a price the individual and the community can afford. Essential medicines are intended to be used rationally and account for the majority of medicines used in primary health care. Essential medicines are typically generic drugs, which are usually cheaper than their branded counterparts. They are often produced by generic drug manufacturers, which specialize in producing generic versions of branded drugs. Other companies in the essential medicine market include pharmaceutical companies that produce both branded and generic drugs, as well as distributors and wholesalers that supply essential medicines to pharmacies and other healthcare providers. Show Less Read more