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A Novel Approach for the Administration of Medications and Fluids in Emergency Scenarios and Settings
Published on: November 9, 2016
Basic survival needs and access to medicines--coming to grips with TRIPS: conversion + calculation.
1O'Neill Institute for National and Global Health Law, and Georgetown University.
Summary
Promoting generic medicines is crucial for improving access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries. Countries must balance intellectual property rights with public health needs to ensure affordable access.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Health Policy
- Intellectual Property Law
Background:
- Access to medicines is a complex issue with various components.
- Current challenges in low- and middle-income countries hinder equitable access.
- Existing frameworks provide a basis for understanding and addressing access barriers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the current state of access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries.
- To evaluate the impact of the Agreement on Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) on medicine access.
- To propose policy recommendations for improving medicine accessibility.
Main Methods:
- Review of authoritative frameworks on access to medicines.
- Analysis of empirical survey data from 36 countries.
- Case studies from Thailand, Brazil, and the Philippines examining TRIPS implementation.
Main Results:
- Generic medicines promotion is a key policy for improving access.
- Excessive application of TRIPS can negatively impact medicine access.
- A shift from supply-driven to public health-focused approaches is necessary.
Conclusions:
- Developing countries should prioritize generic medicine policies.
- Effective management of TRIPS requires a public health vision and political will.
- Addressing the adverse consequences of TRIPS necessitates broader societal and international alliances.
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