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It is appropriate to create new pharmaceutical products within developing countries.

R G Buckles

    Proceedings of the Royal Society of London. Series B, Biological Sciences
    |July 28, 1980
    PubMed
    Summary

    Local product development offers solutions for Third World medical challenges. This approach requires careful problem selection and risk assessment, with support from global health organizations for training and consulting.

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    Area of Science:

    • Global Health
    • Medical Technology
    • Developing Economies

    Background:

    • Developing nations face unique medical challenges.
    • Existing medical solutions are often not suitable for local contexts.
    • Local product development can address these specific needs.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To advocate for local product development in the Third World.
    • To provide guidelines for selecting appropriate medical problems for local development.
    • To outline the risks associated with local medical product development.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current medical problems in developing countries.
    • Analysis of the feasibility of local product development.
    • Identification of potential risks and mitigation strategies.

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    Main Results:

    • Local product development is a viable strategy for addressing Third World medical issues.
    • Guidelines for problem selection and risk management are proposed.
    • The importance of external support for local initiatives is highlighted.

    Conclusions:

    • Local product development is a practical and effective approach to solving medical problems in the Third World.
    • Strategic problem selection and risk management are crucial for success.
    • International organizations can play a vital role in fostering local innovation through training and consultation.