What is the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines?
The WHO Model List of Essential Medicines is a list of over 350 medicines. The WHO Model List includes treatment options for priority conditions such as malaria, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, reproductive health and also chronic diseases, such as cancer and diabetes, based on evaluation of the best available evidence. Essential medicines are listed by their International Non-proprietary Name (INN) or generic name, without specifying a manufacturer. The list is updated every two years by the Expert Committee for the Selection and Use of Essential Medicines, using a transparent, evidence-based process. In 2007, the first ever WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for Children was developed and published.
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