ESPE Yearbook of Paediatric Endocrinology

Brief summary: The WHO List of Essential Medicines now includes more than 400 medicines. The addition to the list of medicines considered effective, safe, and important for priority public health is made increasingly complicated by the high cost of new drugs. This commentary recommends a new approach whereby consideration would be given separately to economic aspects and to clinical benefits.Every two years, the WHO publishes a revised List of Essential ...