Evaluating the implementation of the standard treatment guidelines (STGs) and essential medicines list (EML) at a public South African tertiary institution and its associated primary health care (PHC) facilities

Evaluating the implementation of the standard treatment guidelines (STGs) and essential medicines list (EML) at a public South African tertiary institution and its associated primary health care (PHC) facilities

Background The standard treatment guidelines (STGs) and essential medicines list (EML) were a policy option recommended in the National Drug Policy for South Africa in 1996 to address the irrational and bloated medicines procurement list. STGs/EML serve as a tool to promote cost-effective use of med...

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Main Authors: Tashni Govender, Fatima Suleman, Velisha Ann Perumal-Pillay
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-12-01
Series:Journal of Pharmaceutical Policy and Practice
Subjects:
standard treatment guidelines
essential medicines list
south africa
primary and tertiary health care
rational use of medicines
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40545-021-00390-z

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