What’s new on EDM’s homepage?
The Department of Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy’s homepage is continuing to expand and become more user friendly. As well as introducing the essential drugs concept, national drug policies, and the work of WHO and EDM, many more of the Department’s documents can be viewed and downloaded. Among recent highlights are the addition of Operational Principles for Good Pharmaceutical Procurement (see below) and Quality Assurance of Pharmaceuticals. A Compendium of Guidelines and Related Materials. Volume 2. Good Manufacturing Practices and Inspection. The WHO Medicines Strategy: Framework for Action in Essential Drugs and Medicines Policy 2000 – 2003 is now available electronically, as is the document Essential Drugs used in the Care of People Living with HIV: Sources and Prices. Some documents in EDM’s Health Economics and Research Series can also be downloaded. The complete English, French and Spanish versions of the Monitor (from number 23 onwards) can be found in PDF format. Check
