E-drug: New book on National Drug Policies
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Dear e-druggers,
I am very pleased to inform you that the new book "How to develop and
implement a national drug policy" is now available as an official WHO
publication. This replaces the "Guidelines for developing national
drug
policies" of 1988. Chinese and Arabic translations are also in preparation.
A national drug policy provides an invaluable strategic framework to
identify national goals and commitments. This publication guides the
reader through the development process of a national drug policy, and
discusses key policy components like the selection of essential drugs,
affordability, finance and supply, regulation and quality assurance,
rational use, research, human resources, monitoring and evaluation.
Each
chapter presents useful practical advice and lists many references to
other sources of more detailed technical information.
ISBN 92 4 154547 X
83 pages
price $23.40 ; 30% reduction for developing countries
Copies can be ordered from the WHO Department of Marketing and