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How To Develop and Implement A National Drug Policy, Second Edition - Updates and replaces: Guidelines for Developing national drug policies (1988)
How To Develop and Implement A National Drug Policy Second Edition Updates and replaces Guidelines for Developing national drug policies - 1988 Author:World Health Organization Provides guidelines on developing a national drug policy - a crucial ingredient in every country's national health strategy and an invaluable framework to identify national goals and commitments. This expanded and extensively revised second edition discusses key policy components. These include selection of essential drugs, affordability, financ... more »e and supply, regulation and quality assurance, rational use, research, human resources, monitoring and evaluation. Each chapter presents useful advice and references to other sources of more detailed technical information. A valuable resource for health professionals, policy-makers and researchers, the publication takes readers through the process of planning, developing, implementing and monitoring a comprehensive policy framework based on a country's unique needs, priorities and resources.« less