Essential medicines are those that meet the health needs of most of the population and should always be available, in the right forms and doses, at a price people and the health system can afford.

Why a national list

A national list gives every professional the same reference. It helps to:

  • choose treatments with proven efficacy and safety;
  • plan purchasing and distribution, avoiding stock-outs;
  • train professionals on a common set of medicines.

Levels of care

Each medicine states the levels of care where it is authorised: health post, health centre, municipal hospital, and general or specialised hospital.

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