Access to essential, life-saving medicines remains one of the most pressing global health challenges, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Despite advancements in global health, ...

America’s medicine cabinet is dangerously empty. But not for long. September 8th marks National Essential Medicine Shortage Awareness Day, an opportunity to acknowledge that medicine shortages ...

They are called essential medicines — drugs that, according to the World Health Organization, “effectively and safely treat the priority healthcare needs of the population.” But availability and ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has added polypills to its list of essential medications, deeming the combination cardiovascular medications a priority to meet the healthcare needs of people ...

Access to essential cancer medicines is a major determinant of childhood cancer outcomes globally. The degree to which pediatric oncologists deem medicines listed on WHO's Model List of Essential ...

Wealthy countries may pay steep prices for medicines, but once their purchasing power is factored in, they actually benefit from some of the lowest costs in the world, a new study has found. The ...

One of the world’s most sought-after drugs has officially become a vital medication. The World Health Organization has just added semaglutide—the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy—to its list of ...

CMS is seeking input by March 30 on a proposed framework to promote U.S.-made PPE and essential medicines in Medicare-participating hospitals. The proposal could extend federal-style sourcing ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . WHO has updated its Model Lists of Essential Medicines and Essential Medicines for Children, adding 20 medicines ...

LONDON, July 26 (Reuters) - Obesity drugs will not join the World Health Organization's (WHO) latest essential medicines list, but treatments for diseases, including Ebola and multiple sclerosis will, ...