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The document discusses the essential medicine list (EML), including its history, criteria for selection, advantages, development process, and updates. Some key points: - The WHO first published a model EML in 1977 containing 208 medicines to treat most communicable and non-communicable diseases. - Medicines are selected based on public health relevance, evidence of efficacy and safety, and comparative cost-effectiveness. - Having an EML helps address issues like poor supply chains, high drug costs, and

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Aizaz Ahmad

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