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Global Mechanisms to Improve Affordability of High-Priced Medicines: The Role of the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines

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Authors: Kristina Jenei
Year: 2026
Journal: Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
DOI: 10.1080/20523211.2025.2601935

Keywords: essential medicines, WHO, pharmaceutical pricing, affordability, health policy

Abstract

Examines how WHO Essential Medicines List can improve affordability of high-priced medicines through voluntary licenses, pooled procurement, price transparency, and political advocacy mechanisms.

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@misc{whoessentialmedicinesaffordability2026,
  title  = {Global Mechanisms to Improve Affordability of High-Priced Medicines: The Role of the WHO Model Lists of Essential Medicines},
  author = {Kristina Jenei},
  year   = {2026},
  journal = {Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice},
  doi    = {10.1080/20523211.2025.2601935},
  url    = {https://doi.org/10.1080/20523211.2025.2601935},
}

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