by Fernando Antezana, Xavier Seuba · Icaria editorial · libro de bolsillo · ISBN 9788498880229
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«Medicamentos esenciales» is the essay by Fernando Antezana and Xavier Seuba, published by Icaria editorial in paperback (72 pages).
It reviews three decades of the essential medicines concept, aimed at covering priority health needs and containing pharmaceutical spending. It traces the trajectory of the WHO Essential Medicines Programme, its controversies and the impact of patents, and defends access to drugs as a human right.
Subtitled «Historia de un desafío»; first edition published in Barcelona in 2008, number 28 of the Milenrama collection of Icaria editorial.
For professionals and students of public health, international law and pharmacy, and readers interested in access to medicines.
