WHO List of Essential Medicines

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health policy document
gptkbp:category antibiotics
vaccines
antidotes
antifungals
antiparasitics
antipsychotics
anticonvulsants
anticoagulants
antihypertensives
antidepressants
anesthetics
antidiabetics
antimalarials
antiretrovirals
antituberculosis medicines
cancer medicines
medicines for palliative care
medicines for priority diseases
medicines for reproductive health
medicines for medicines for the blood and blood forming organs
antiasthmatics
medicines for blood disorders
medicines for child health
medicines for communicable diseases
medicines for dental care
medicines for diagnostic agents
medicines for disinfectants and antiseptics
medicines for emergency care
medicines for endocrine disorders
medicines for eye care
medicines for gastrointestinal diseases
medicines for immune system disorders
medicines for medicines for the blood system
medicines for medicines for the dental system
medicines for medicines for the digestive system
medicines for medicines for the ear
medicines for medicines for the endocrine system
medicines for medicines for the eye
medicines for medicines for the immune system
medicines for medicines for the metabolic system
medicines for medicines for the nervous system
medicines for medicines for the nutritional system
medicines for medicines for the oral cavity
medicines for medicines for the respiratory system
medicines for medicines for the respiratory tract
medicines for medicines for the sensory organs
medicines for medicines for the skin
medicines for medicines for the urinary system
medicines for mental health
medicines for neglected tropical diseases
medicines for noncommunicable diseases
medicines for nutritional deficiencies
medicines for pain and palliative care
medicines for poisoning
medicines for skin diseases
medicines for surgery
medicines for vaccines and immunoglobulins
medicines for vitamins and minerals
pain management medicines
medicines for medicines for the musculoskeletal system
medicines for medicines for the genitourinary system
medicines for antiallergics and medicines used in anaphylaxis
medicines for medicines for the cardiovascular system
medicines for medicines for the reproductive system
gptkbp:citation gptkb:WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines_for_Children
gptkb:WHO_Model_List_of_Essential_Medicines
gptkbp:contains essential medicines
gptkbp:criteria safety
cost-effectiveness
efficacy
gptkbp:firstPublished 1977
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label WHO List of Essential Medicines
gptkbp:includes complementary list
core list
gptkbp:influenced national essential medicines lists
gptkbp:latestReleaseVersion 2023
gptkbp:maintainedBy gptkb:World_Health_Organization
gptkbp:purpose identify most effective and safe medicines for health systems
gptkbp:updated every two years
gptkbp:usedBy countries worldwide
gptkbp:website https://www.who.int/groups/expert-committee-on-selection-and-use-of-essential-medicines/essential-medicines-lists
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